Child Care Center
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Little Scholars Academy LLC
Faribault, MN
· Rice County
128 8TH AVE NW,
Faribault, MN 55021
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 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
1119092
License Holder
Little Scholars Academy LLC
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Jul 2, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Rice County Social Services
License Conditions: No more than 68 total occupants including staff and children may be in the building at one time.
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About the Provider
Little Scholars Academy LLC is a Child Care Center in Faribault MN, with a maximum capacity of 56 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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| 2026-08-19 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2025-11-24 | 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 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (b) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 3 - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: Staff were not informed of changes to the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not place all infants to sleep on their backs or have the required documentation for an alternate position. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Risk Reduction Plan: Staff were not informed of changes to the Risk Reduction Plan. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training 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 Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Under Appeal Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-07-23 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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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| 2024-09-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 18, item D - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 16 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: The water in a hand sink was too hot. Facility: Fire extinguishers were not maintained. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. 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 |
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| 2024-04-09 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
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.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. 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. |
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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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| 2024-01-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 3 - Food and Water Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Staff did not wash the tables used for meals with soap and water. |
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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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| 2023-11-02 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 1970-01-01 | Pre-Licensure Review | Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued. |
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