Child Care Center
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Growing Explorers Learning Center
Lake Elmo, MN
· Washington County
158 Jade Trail N,
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Quick Facts
Capacity
179 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
1098018
License Holder
Growing Explorers LLC
Licensed Since
2019
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Washington County Community Services Department
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About the Provider
Growing Explorers Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Lake Elmo MN, with a maximum capacity of 179 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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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-07-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 4 - Fire and Safety Codes
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Fire and Safety Codes: The floor plan did not contain all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Corrected on site |
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| 2026-06-10 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2025-09-17 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-09-12 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 4 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Nap and Rest: The program did not meet napping area and equipment requirements. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-06 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. 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 |
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| 2024-10-16 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-09-19 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2024-02-14 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 1 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance general requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-09-13 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2023-08-09 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 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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| 2023-07-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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. 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.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-06-30 | 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: Specific sanitary procedures and practices for infant diets were not followed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-06-29 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-12-08 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
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