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KinderCare Learning Center
West St Paul, MN
· Dakota County
1541 Humboldt Ave,
West St Paul, MN 55118
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 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
800468
License Holder
KinderCare Education LLC
Licensed Since
1978
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 the West St. Paul KinderCare. At our center we focus on developing the whole child, emphasizing his or her social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. We do this by providing a variety of activities and experiences to spark your child's creativity, imagination and an early love of learning! Please stop by and see! We look forward to meeting with you and your family.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-11-20 | 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 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
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 9 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - 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 for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. 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: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 Corrected on site 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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| 2024-12-04 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. 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. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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 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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| 2024-08-14 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-04-16 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. |
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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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| 2024-01-09 | Fine Order | |
| 2023-12-13 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Infant and Toddler Care: An infant under six months was allowed to sleep on their stomach without the required documentation from parents. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-08-01 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-05-25 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0080 - Exclusion of Sick Children
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: Exclusion of Sick Children: The program did not exclude a sick child from care. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. |
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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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| 2021-12-03 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2021-08-04 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245A.40, subd 1 and 245A.04, subd 14, para (b) (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-11-12 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-07-03 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-02-15 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-02-15 | Correction Order | |
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