Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Grace Beginnings Academy
Eden Prairie, MN
· Hennepin County
9301 EDEN PRAIRIE RD,
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Quick Facts
Capacity
201 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
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
800869
License Holder
Grace Church
Licensed Since
1989
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 Toddlers or Preschool in Tod/Pre- Yellow 13 is 14.; Maximum number of Toddlers or Preschool in Tod/Pre-Yellow 12 is 14.
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About the Provider
Funshine Preschool a ministry of Grace Church is a non-profit state licensed child care center. Registration is open to all children. Funshine has been serving our community since 1989.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursWhen: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. 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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| 2025-12-04 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-10-02 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-06 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. 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. |
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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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| 2024-05-29 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-04-12 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-03-29 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2. - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and Minnesota Rule, part 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0032, subpart 2; and 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-06-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-12-16 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-05-28 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-06-12 | Correction Order | |
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