Especially For Children, Inc.
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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.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-09 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060, subpart 1 - Equipment and Supplies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060 - Equipment List
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas Violation Description: Equipment and Supplies: Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day. Equipment List: The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. |
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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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| 2025-04-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.05, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not verify that the background study information submitted was correct. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. |
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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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| 2024-05-22 | 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.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 Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS as required. 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. |
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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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| 2023-05-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - 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 E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-03-31 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-02-10 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-01-15 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-02-25 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-02-14 | Correction Order | |
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