Child Care Center
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Orono Discovery Center-ISD #278
Maple Plain, MN
· Hennepin County
5050 INDEPENDENCE ST,
Maple Plain, MN 55359
Quick Facts
Capacity
107 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program, Drop-in Child Care Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1018312
License Holder
Orono Public School District 0278-01
Licensed Since
2002
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
License Conditions: Per state fire inspector, the toddler room 103 shall not have more than 10 children under age of 2.5 years old without adding a second exit. Second exit shall not pass through a bathroom.
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About the Provider
At Orono Discovery Kids Childcare we provide children with a nurturing atmosphere that promotes self-esteem and encourages social interactions based on respect and kindness.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-27 | 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 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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| 2025-06-09 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
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 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: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. 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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| 2024-06-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
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 as required. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-06-22 | 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 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program 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.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-08-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-10-01 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-10-24 | Fine Order | |
| 2019-09-26 | Correction Order | |
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