Child Care Center
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West Side Head Start
St Paul, MN
· Ramsey County
271 Belvidere St E,
St Paul, MN 55107
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
800152
License Holder
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
Licensed Since
1980
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Ramsey County Human Service Department
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About the Provider
The Baker Center has been part of St Paul's West Side neighborhood since 1979. Until 2010, it was operated by St. Paul's Park and Recreation. In January 2010, the Center for Democracy and Citizenship began co-managing the building along with the City of St. Paul.
Today, The Baker Community Center is home to a number of initiatives that are part of the West Side community. Including:
Jane Addams School for Democracy
Jason De La O Karate
St. Paul's Park and Recreation programming
Teatro del Pueblo
West Side Safe Council
West Side's Head Start Program
West Side Youth Farm and Market Project
Today, The Baker Community Center is home to a number of initiatives that are part of the West Side community. Including:
Jane Addams School for Democracy
Jason De La O Karate
St. Paul's Park and Recreation programming
Teatro del Pueblo
West Side Safe Council
West Side's Head Start Program
West Side Youth Farm and Market Project
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 4 - Fire and Safety Codes Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Fire and Safety Codes: The floor plan did not contain all required items. |
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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 |
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| 2025-04-29 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. |
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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 |
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| 2024-05-29 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 5 - Postings Violation Description: Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-04-07 | Fine Order | |
| 2023-03-28 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
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: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. 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.) See Licensing Action 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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| 2022-02-23 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-02-09 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-01-31 | Correction Order | |
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