Child Care Center
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Knowledge Beginnings #071702
Vadnais Heights, MN
· Ramsey County
570 Oak Grove Pkwy,
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Quick Facts
Capacity
138 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
1011992
License Holder
KinderCare Education LLC
Licensed Since
2001
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Ramsey County Human Service Department
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About the Provider
Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings Child Development Center in Vadnais Heights. 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 in the areas of literacy, math and science, creative play and the arts. Here at Knowledge Beginnings, we believe that a quality early childhood education program is an extension of your family. We support this belief through a strong focus on communication and family inclusion, from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for education and nurturing children.
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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| 2026-03-18 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 2 - Health Practices Violation Description: Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids 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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| 2025-11-19 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-11-04 | 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 Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 7 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
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.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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 request to DHS when required. Background Studies: The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. 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 Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-22 | Maltreatment 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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| 2025-03-04 | 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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| 2024-11-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) - Children's Records
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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (c) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy was not updated. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Staff Training: The program's policies and procedures were not readily accessible and/or organized. 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 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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| 2024-10-28 | Licensing 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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| 2024-09-16 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-11-13 | 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 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 Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
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. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: An infant under six months was allowed to sleep on their stomach without the required documentation from parents. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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 Corrected on site 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 |
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| 2022-12-15 | Licensing 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.) Corrected on site |
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| 2022-11-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20. - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d). - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2. - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and Minnesota Rule, part 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b). - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Health Practices: The program did not have a policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-05-05 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: 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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| 2021-05-05 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2020-11-19 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-10-28 | Correction Order | |
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