Child Care Center
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Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy
Rochester, MN
· Olmsted County
2521 PENNINGTON DR NW,
Rochester, MN 55901
Quick Facts
Capacity
124 children
Age Range
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
1064561
License Holder
Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy Foundation
Licensed Since
2013
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
At RASA, we believe that every child has a unique constellation of passions and talents best cultivated through personalized education. Our students are growing life-long learners, becoming prepared for the ever globalizing world.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-11-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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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| 2024-12-06 | 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.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item B - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - 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. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication. 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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| 2023-10-25 | 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
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 Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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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| 2022-10-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1. - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-09-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245A.41, Subd. 1, (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: An allergy-related Individual Child Care Program Plan was not followed by staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2020-12-02 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-05-31 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-06-26 | Correction Order | |
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