Close to My Heart
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My daughter loved going to the center. Excellent staff, and curriculum. The Center Director Ann is amazing, genuinely cares for the well being of the kids, understanding, respectful, and supportive. My daughter was very sad to leave when Kindergarten started, but her teachers at Close to My Heart instilled the knowledge she needed to successful.
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About the Provider
Our teachers are passionate about your child's happiness and growth and provide a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem. This is more than a job for our teachers: it's an opportunity for them to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage, and awaken the wonder inside each and every child.
Every teacher at Close to My Heart exceeds all requirements for the state of Minnesota! You will be very happy with our staff. All of our staff have had training for CPR and first aid. We are prepared for any and all emergencies.
Infant Program
Our Infant Program serves infants age 6 weeks to 15 months. Your baby's first year will be filled with dramatic transformations! Our teachers are passionate about the advancement and growth of your child, so they develop lesson plans based upon the following learning objectives: physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. CLOSE TO MY HEART offers a quality experience to infants through primary care giving and a safe and nurturing environment in which the infants are able to explore and learn at their own pace.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program provides an enriching environment with activities that are designed to enhance your child's total development in a quality early childhood education environment.
We encourage their social, emotional and language development as they explore and enhance their overall development through fun-filled days engaging in activity corners within the classroom.
Our toddler program focuses on constantly listening and talking with your children.
Preschool Program
Our program is designed to enhance brain development in a variety of age-appropriate and multi-sensory ways. It includes a variety of fun-filled activities to challenge and educate your child emphasizing school-readiness skills. Each child develops at a different rate; we recognize that and incorporate that into our program.
The Preschool Program incorporates all curriculum areas using learning experiences that provide the foundation for academic success and lifelong skills:
Includes literacy, math, & science
Encourages thinking & problem-solving
Fosters appreciation of books & reading
Enhances social & emotional skills
Develops critical thinking skills & social maturity
Stimulates creativity & self-expression through creative arts & creative play
For the older preschoolers, we place a strong emphasis on school-readiness skills throughout a variety of thematic learning units. We also incorporate teaching your child colors, letters, numbers, and shapes.
School Age Program
CLOSE TO MY HEART provides an exceptional enrichment program for children both before and after school. Children may work on homework, use the computer, or explore other activities within the classrooms such as art, games, puzzles, or reading material. Children are served a morning snack and an afternoon snack.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00am -6:00pm
- Tuesday7:00am -6:00pm
- Wednesday7:00am -6:00pm
- Thursday7:00am -6:00pm
- Friday7:00am -6:00pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-29 | Fine Order | |
| 2026-04-09 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 10, paragraph (a) - Attendance Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Attendance Records: Attendance records did not contain all required items. 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. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-06-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
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: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2024-08-28 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 3 - Nap and Rest Violation Description: Nap and Rest: Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-08-28 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - 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 background study request to DHS as required. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Infant and Toddler Care: Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. 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 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-05-28 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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 |
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| 2023-10-10 | 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 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - 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 DHS discovered the error. Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. 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. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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 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 |
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| 2022-12-01 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125. - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 4. - Fire and Safety Codes
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7a, paragraph (a). - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statues, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b) (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Fire and Safety Codes: The floor plan did not contain all required items. Program Practices: The program was not operating within the terms of the license. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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 |
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| 2020-12-02 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-09-23 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-10-11 | Fine Order | |
| 2018-08-15 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-07-24 | Fine Order | |
| 2017-06-30 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-06-21 | Correction Order | |
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