Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Caring for Children
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
5835 Lyndale Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, 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
800314
License Holder
Richfield United Methodist Church of Minneapolis
Licensed Since
1984
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
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About the Provider
We strive to provide a loving and nurturing environment where children can build positive relationships grow as individuals and develop a lifelong love for learning. Thank you for expressing interest in Caring for Children. We hope that you will consider making your family a part of ours.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-01-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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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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| 2025-01-07 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-01-02 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-04 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 5; and part 9503.0115, item G - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The separation log was not complete. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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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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| 2024-01-08 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. |
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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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-01-30 | 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.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a new background study for an individual with an expired background study. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site 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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| 2021-02-10 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-09-30 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E; and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs Violation Description: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-01-14 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-01-25 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-09-18 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-11-09 | Correction Order | |
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