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RCLS Stepping Stones
Rochester, MN
· Olmsted County
2619 9TH AVE NW,
Rochester, MN 55901
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
Preschool
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
800483
License Holder
Rochester Central Lutheran School Association, Inc.
Licensed Since
1981
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Olmsted County
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About the Provider
Rochester Central Lutheran School (RCLS) is a Christian institution sponsored by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and located in northwest Rochester Minnesota. Classes are available for Preschool through 8th grade. RCLS has been in Rochester since 1875 and is accredited by National Lutheran School Accreditation an accreditation improvement process administered by the National Accreditation Commission and a recognized member of the National Council of Private School Accreditation. In 2004-05 there are 369 students. Print Frequent Asked Questions brochure.
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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| 2026-03-18 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-09-26 | Statement of Final Agency Decision | |
| 2025-04-24 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-04-07 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0115, item B; and part 9503.0120 - Personnel Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when 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. Personnel Records: The program did not have a file for each staff person. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR 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 |
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| 2024-04-17 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-04-17 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-10-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b). - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. 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. |
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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 |
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| 2020-12-10 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-01-14 | Fine Order | |
| 2019-12-26 | Correction Order | |
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