Child Care Center
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First Step Child Care Center LLC
Apple Valley, MN
· Dakota County
14980 GARRETT AVE,
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 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
1113964
License Holder
FirstStep Childcare Center LLC
Licensed Since
2022
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
First Step Child Care Center LLC is a Child Care Center in Apple Valley MN, with a maximum capacity of 100 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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| 2025-12-18 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-03-13 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 4 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
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. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Children were not placed within the correct age category. 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 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 7, item D - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (c) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item B - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: The outdoor activity area was not clean and/or safe. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Infant and Toddler Care: Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep. Infant and Toddler Care: Infant feeding schedules were not available in the food preparation area. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. |
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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 |
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| 2023-05-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 3 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices Violation Description: Nap and Rest: Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. |
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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 |
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| 2023-01-17 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 15 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: A hazardous area was accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-10-04 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 1970-01-01 | Pre-Licensure Review | Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued. |
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