Child Care Center
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KinderCare Learning Center
Apple Valley, MN
· Dakota County
7691 145th St W,
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Quick Facts
Capacity
89 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
801286
License Holder
KinderCare Education LLC
Licensed Since
1980
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
Welcome to Apple Valley KinderCare. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at KinderCare, we believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parent's consider us to be an extension of their families (their village). Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-08-12 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-08-05 | 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 9 - Facility
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: The program's space was not clean. 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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| 2024-09-11 | 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 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 |
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| 2023-08-17 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-02-19 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-13 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-04-15 | Correction Order | |
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