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The Children's Center

Albert Lea, MN · Freeborn County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
605 JAMES AVE, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Quick Facts

Capacity
152 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (507) 373-7979
605 JAMES AVE
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
800056
License Holder
The Children's Center
Licensed Since
1986
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Freeborn County Department of Human Services

Reviews

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John
2014-07-02 14:44:07
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They continue to disregard my concerns as a parent and exposed my child to discrimination, unnessary punishment, and they threatned to harm my child by disrespecting my relgious and personal family beliefs I was very discusted with them claiming that they had to disregard our own beleifs due to state laws. JUST INAPPROPIATE

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About the Provider

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The Children's Center believes each child is a very special and unique person. The philosophy behind our curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. Learning isn't just repeating what someone else says it requires active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work and to learn firsthand about the world in which we live.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours5:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2025-10-29 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
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: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded.
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 Corrected on site
2024-07-08 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - 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 7, item D - Medication/First Aid Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - 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
Violation Description: Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2023-09-15 Licensing Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 1 - Policies and Procedures for Parents
Violation Description: Policies and Procedures for Parents: The program's policies and procedures for parents was not complete.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site
2023-07-10 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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
2022-07-27 Maltreatment Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18; 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2021-06-09 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Violation Description: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2020-10-06 Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
2019-12-02 Correction Order
2018-12-20 Correction Order

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