Child Care Center
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Associated Preschool
Owatonna, MN
· Steele County
800 Havana Rd,
Owatonna, MN 55060
Quick Facts
Capacity
24 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Time child care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
800130
License Holder
The Associated Church, Owatonna, Minnesota
Licensed Since
1963
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Steele County Human Services
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About the Provider
Associated preschool has been serving Steele County for over 40 years.It is governed by a volunteer board involving parents teachers teaching assistants children and the director focused on continued growth and quality education.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-09-29 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-09-15 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-09-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-01-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Children's Records: The program did not have information about a child's known allergy. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-11-09 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-26 | Correction Order | |
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