Open Door Preschool
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About the Provider
Open Door Nursery School is a preschool program located in Northfield, Minnesota. We offer several enrollment options for children 3-6 years old. These possibilities are available for 3 days, 2 days or 5 days and can be combined to fit your needs based on availability/class composition.
ODNS focuses on the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of each child. We recognize every child as an individual and attempt to foster unique and creative attributes through a variety of learning experiences thereby helping to build a positive self-image.
Environmental Program
ODNS works in partnership with the Biology Department at St Olaf College. Children from ODNS visit the St Olaf Prairie/wetlands three times a year to observe the seasonal changes under the guidance of selected students from the Biology Department. In addition to the prairie/wetland experience, the St Olaf students bring environmental activities and visual aids to the ODNS classroom on a monthly basis. This is an innovative, exciting program which helps develop and promote environmental awareness.
Arts Program
Beginning in 2013 ODNS has been partnering with the Center for Community and Civic Engagement at Carleton College. We visit the Carleton Weitz Center for Arts annually where the children are exposed to art, movement and dance opportunities.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours9a-4p
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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.) 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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| 2025-11-17 | 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 Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item B - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
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: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage 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 |
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| 2024-03-07 | 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 Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-01-30 | 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 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (b)(1) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clause (2) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include a complete assessment of the facility. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include a complete assessment of the environment surrounding the facility. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-02-10 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-01-27 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-03-05 | Correction Order | |
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