New Horizon Academy
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I was reading through the reports and I myself have encountered issues with this daycare. When ever my daughter would get upset they would grab her and hold her down like a prisoner and even admitted to it but saying that was the only way to gain control. When asking my daughters friends parent who was dropping off her child she confirmed what my daughter had been saying all along. At the time she was only 3 or 4 and I wanted to give the day care the benefit of the doubt. I feel that Sam the director at that time was very ignorant and when brought concerns it was always an issue to analyze the daycare's or her authority. The day care facility manager was just as naive and I would never send my child back here again. Sam literally wears the tightest yoga pants I have ever seen and has made myself and child feel uncomfortable with a few of her misleading and strange actions. I would never go back!
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About the Provider
New Horizon Academy, a Minnesota family-owned and operated company, has been serving young children for over 45 years. Our founder, Sue Dunkley, began her career as an elementary school teacher. Sue knew she needed to provide a nurturing place for children to go before they ventured out into the big world and entered school, a place that would help them believe in themselves. That is why New Horizon was born.
Today, Chad Dunkley, Sue’s son and one of New Horizon Academy’s first students, is our Chief Executive Officer. Chad ensures that the commitment to excellence Sue strived for in New Horizon’s early years and the foundation that our company was built upon continue to be the cornerstone for each New Horizon Academy. Indeed, the entire mission, philosophy, and practices of New Horizon Academy are devoted to that commitment to excellence and the development of a healthy sense of self in every child enrolled in our programs.
Because of our continuing love, belief, and dedication to children, we have flourished and become one of the nation’s most successful and respected providers of child care and early education.
As New Horizon Academy continues to grow and serve more families each year, we will always have family roots, a warm atmosphere, an open door, and a commitment to excellence.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours6:30am - 6:30pm
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-14 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-04-01 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. 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 |
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| 2024-06-05 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2023-12-15 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2023-09-22 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2023-09-11 | 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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| 2023-09-06 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 |
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| 2023-08-17 | 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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| 2023-06-23 | 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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| 2023-05-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: 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: 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 |
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| 2023-03-23 | Change of License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2023-02-06 | 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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| 2021-06-10 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-11-06 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-06-12 | License Review Report | |
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