Child Care Center
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Dakota Learning Center Inc
Burnsville, MN
· Dakota County
436 GATEWAY BLVD,
Burnsville, MN 55337
Quick Facts
Capacity
112 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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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1086313
License Holder
Dakota Learning Center Inc
Licensed Since
2017
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Dakota County Community Services
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About the Provider
Dakota Learning Center Inc is a Child Care Center in Burnsville MN, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
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 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (2) - Program Practices Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Program Practices: There was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group. |
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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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-28 | 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 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 5 - Postings
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training 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: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. 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. |
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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 Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-08 | Fine Order | |
| 2024-03-14 | Fine Order | |
| 2024-02-27 | 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 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
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: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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 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 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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 15 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 4 - Program Practices
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 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - 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. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Children did not have access to personal hygiene products. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Program Practices: Children were not placed within the correct age category. 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: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-11-17 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-10-22 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-12-05 | Correction Order | |
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