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Learning Ladder Preschool
Fergus Falls, MN
· Otter Tail County
426 W Cavour Ave,
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
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
801369
License Holder
Church of Our Lady of Victory
Licensed Since
1986
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Otter Tail County Human Service Dept.
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About the Provider
Learning Ladder Preschool is a Child Care Center in Fergus Falls MN, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Preschool. 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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| 2025-11-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
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 7, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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 |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0115, item B; and part 9503.0120 - Personnel Records
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 5a, paragraph (a) - 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: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Personnel Records: The program did not have a file for each staff person. 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 individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2023-12-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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 |
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| 2022-09-28 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 7. - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17. - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1. - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2. - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Emergency Preparedness: The program did not have an emergency preparedness plan. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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 Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-12-04 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-12-26 | Correction Order | |
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