Child Care Center
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First Steps Early Learning Center
La Crescent, MN
414 Main St,
La Crescent, MN 55947
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
Not Rated
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
2004352
License Holder
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
the members of First Evangelical Lutheran Church focus on Keeping Christ First. We place Christ first in worship in study at home work or play because although we did not deserve it God put us (the world) first by sending Jesus Christ as Savior.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-06-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. 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. |
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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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| 2025-07-23 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-07-25 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item B - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. |
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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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| 2023-09-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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 |
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| 2022-10-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and Minnesota Rule, part 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training Violation Description: 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. |
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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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| 2020-11-10 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-05 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-09-16 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2019-05-14 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-01-31 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-09-19 | Correction Order | |
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