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Seeds of Wisdom Early Development

Rochester, MN · Olmsted County
400 13th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (507) 258-5022
400 13th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1039729
License Holder
Word of Life Church of God in Christ
Licensed Since
2007
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

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In addition to the Christian Academy, Seeds of Wisdom offers a licensed child care center, Seeds of Wisdom Early Development Center (SWED). This program is designed to provide parents with quality daycare and preschool. SWED is a fun, safe and Christ-centered learning environment where your child can interact with others through both structured and unstructured activities.
Additional Information: As per approved variance request, when infants are mixed with toddlers, there can only be a maximum of 8 children in classroom with no more than 4 infants.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2025-09-08 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1 - Health Practices Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 2 - Health Practices Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0115, item B; and part 9503.0120 - Personnel Records Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Risk Reduction Plan 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: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The program did not have a policy to prevent and respond to allergies. Health Practices: The program did not have a policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids. Personnel Records: The program did not have a file for each staff person. Risk Reduction Plan: The program did not have a Risk Reduction Plan. 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.
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
2024-09-23 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - 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 Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7a, paragraph (a) - Program Practices Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. 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 program was not operating within the terms of the license. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
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
2023-09-18 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Food and Water: The program did not have a menu available on site. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
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
2022-12-01 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f). - Emergency Preparedness
Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site
2020-12-22 Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
2019-08-15 Correction Order

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