Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center
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About the Provider
Voted Best Childcare and Best Preschool: Smart Start Childcare and Learning Center is unique in that the program focuses on the whole child (mind, body and spirit) and puts emphasis on health and wellness for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our class sizes are kept small and our child to teacher ratios are low.
At Smart Start Childcare and Learning Center our mission is to enhance the traditional childcare experience through education, nutrition, exercise, relaxation, illness reduction and prevention and creative projects that promote a healthy, happy and secure learning environment. We concentrate on the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of each individual child; utilizing best practices and continuous improvement to deliver high quality care to children.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30-5:30
- Tuesday6:30-5:30
- Wednesday6:30-5:30
- Thursday6:30-5:30
- Friday6:30-5:30
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-24 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item A - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: Dietary instructions for each infant were not obtained from parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2026-06-24 | Licensing Review | - 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 |
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| 2025-03-11 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-02-12 | 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, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records 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 immunization documentation. |
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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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| 2024-08-22 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Abusive head trauma 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 Corrected on site |
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| 2023-04-18 | Licensing Review | - 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
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: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 |
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| 2022-04-20 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-09-08 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-06-25 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2020-10-13 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-03 | Fine Order | |
| 2019-12-05 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-11-27 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-11-08 | Correction Order | |
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