Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Especially For Children
Eden Prairie, MN
· Hennepin County
6223 Dell Rd,
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Quick Facts
Capacity
116 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
800747
License Holder
Especially for Children, Inc.
Licensed Since
1988
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
License Conditions: Maximum number of school age in the Monkey classroom is 15
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About the Provider
Especially for Children provides care and education for young children which enhances their emotional security and self-esteem while stimulating their intellectual growth. We enable children to explore and discover with their peers and with encouraging adults in a creative and safe environment. We also seek to provide peace of mind and a supportive community through trained personnel family events and excellent programs.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
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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| 2026-06-01 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7 - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: A child was fed the wrong bottle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site |
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| 2026-05-18 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2025-08-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-09-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 |
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| 2023-08-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. |
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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 |
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| 2021-08-24 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-11-16 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-08-29 | License Review Report | |
| 2018-08-08 | Correction Order | |
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