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Montessori of Melrose
Melrose, MN
· Stearns County
300 RIVERSIDE AVE NW,
Melrose, MN 56352
Quick Facts
Capacity
61 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
1029704
License Holder
Montessori of Melrose LLC
Licensed Since
2004
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Stearns County Social Services
License Conditions: Maximum number of school age children in the PreK/Kindergarten Classroom 100 and 102 is 10.
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About the Provider
The Associated Montessori Schools specialize in Montessori Education for children from 3 to 6 years of age, including both pre-school and kindergarten. Children must be completely Toilet Trained, able to go on their own without assistance. Our education, experience, dedication, and commitment to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori enable us to provide schools ideally suited to young children. At the Associated Montessori Schools, we emphasize love of learning, concentration, self-esteem, respect for others, self-direction, and basic skills in a Christian atmosphere. We incorporate music, art, movement, practical life, sensorial development, language, mathematics, geography, science, and social studies. The children choose eagerly from this broad scope of activities.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30am-5:15pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-05-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 4 - 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.66, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain updated physical exam documentation when required. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: Program did not update child's Individual Child Care Program Plan every year. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. |
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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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-09-17 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - 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.66, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (c) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Infant and Toddler Care: Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. 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 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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| 2024-11-13 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060, subpart 1 - Equipment and Supplies
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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 5 - Postings
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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 Violation Description: Children's Records: The program released information from a child's file without authorization. Equipment and Supplies: Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-09-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 5 - Postings
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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 all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 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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| 2023-05-24 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, item I and subpart 4, item C - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program's documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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. |
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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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| 2023-01-04 | Fine Order | |
| 2022-12-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. 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.) See Licensing Action Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-06-15 | Follow-Up Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-08-18 | Fine Order | |
| 2020-12-01 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-11-06 | Correction Order | |
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