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Prairie Playhouse Child Care
Appleton, MN
· Swift County
349 S EDQUIST ST,
Appleton, MN 56208
Quick Facts
Capacity
102 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
830364
License Holder
Prairie Playhouse Child Care, Inc.
Licensed Since
1997
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Swift County Human Services
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About the Provider
Prairie Playhouse Child Care is a Child Care Center in Appleton MN, with a maximum capacity of 102 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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| 2026-07-28 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. 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 Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2025-12-08 | 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.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. |
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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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| 2024-08-29 | Fine Order | |
| 2024-07-22 | 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, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
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 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
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 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
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: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS as required. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Children's Records: The program did not have information about a child's known allergy. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not separate from areas where food was stored, prepared, or served. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. 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 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-09-05 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18, paragraphs (c) and (d) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (3) - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise school age children when required. Program Practices: The program did not follow policies to maintain licensing compliance. |
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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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| 2023-07-25 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 4 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4, paragraph (c) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children with Special Needs: The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Nap and Rest: The program did not meet napping area and equipment requirements. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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: CPR training was not provided by an approved organization. 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 Corrected on site 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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| 2022-12-07 | 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 Violation Description: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-10-30 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-07-23 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-02-15 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-10-25 | Fine Order | |
| 2018-08-07 | Correction Order | |
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