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Chester Creek Montessori

Duluth, MN · Saint Louis County
1602 E 2ND ST, Duluth, MN 55812
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
Preschool
Rate Range
$235 part-time per week; $270 full-time per week
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (218) 721-8381
1602 E 2ND ST
Duluth, MN 55812
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1106491
License Holder
RSH Education LLC
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services
License Conditions: Per state fire marshal, no more than 5 children under 30 months of age

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About the Provider

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Chester Creek Montessori serves children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. We believe that every child deserves education. At Chester Creek Montessori, we utilize the montessori method to engage children in the practice of independence and resilience. We believe in the holistic education of a child from their social-emotional development to gross motor development to reading, writing and arithmetic. We also accept public pay such as Child Care Assistance Payments and Early Learning Scholarships.

Additional Information:

Per state fire marshal, no more than 5 children under 30 months of age;

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday7:30 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday7:30 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday7:30 am to 5 pm
  • Friday7:30 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2026-01-27 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training
Violation Description: Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2025-03-25 Fine Order
2025-03-19 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies 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. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2024-03-13 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 21 - Postings Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Postings: Posted emergency and accident procedures did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. 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 first aid training requirements.
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
2023-11-08 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, 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
Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
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
2023-08-01 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.
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
2023-05-16 Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
1970-01-01 Pre-Licensure Review Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued.

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