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Cedar Kids, Inc
Owatonna, MN
· Steele County
2429 N CEDAR AVE,
Owatonna, MN 55060
Quick Facts
Capacity
124 children
Age Range
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1094333
License Holder
Cedar Kids, Inc.
Licensed Since
2018
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
Cedar Kids, Inc is a Child Care Center in Owatonna MN, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:45am - 6:15pm
- Tuesday5:45am - 6:15pm
- Wednesday5:45am - 6:15pm
- Thursday5:45am - 6:15pm
- Friday5:45am - 6:15pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-02 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2025-09-18 | 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 9503.0140, subpart 20 - 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 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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 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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| 2024-08-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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 |
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| 2023-10-12 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060, subpart 1 - Equipment and Supplies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Equipment and Supplies: Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. |
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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 |
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| 2022-09-13 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0125, item G; and 9503.0140, subpart 3. - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3. - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f). - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. 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 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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| 2020-10-13 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-12-02 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-10-21 | Correction Order | |
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