Child Care Center
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Solar Academy Inc
Rochester, MN
· Olmsted County
1274 Marion Rd SE,
Rochester, MN 55904
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 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
1064021
License Holder
Solar Academy Inc
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
Solar Academy Inc is a Child Care Center in Rochester MN, with a maximum capacity of 92 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.
Additional Information:
No child under 5 allowed in basement classroom. Not more than 5 children under 30 months of age in each upstairs classroom.
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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| 2026-06-09 | 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 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
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. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. 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 Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Corrected on site Corrected on site |
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| 2025-08-20 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2025-03-12 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 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: The program released information from a child's file without authorization. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-08-16 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2024-04-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage 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 |
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| 2024-03-19 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2023-07-20 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2023-05-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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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 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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 |
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| 2022-10-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a). - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (b). - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2. - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item 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's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Infant and Toddler Care: Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. 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: 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-07-21 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2021-11-19 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2021-10-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas Violation Description: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2020-11-03 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-09-18 | Fine Order | |
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