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St. Mary's Early Learning Academy
Pine City, MN
· Pine County
815 6TH AVE SW,
Pine City, MN 55063
Quick Facts
Capacity
94 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
1097046
License Holder
St Mary's Early Learning Academy
Licensed Since
2019
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Pine County Department of Human Services
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About the Provider
St. Mary's is an accredited school with a strong emphasis on helping each child grow to their full potential, but God is at the center of our academic curriculum building. We expand our Religion curriculum by offering daily religion classes, morning prayer, service projects, character training, and weekly Mass.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. 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 included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not separate from areas where food was stored, prepared, or served. 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 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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| 2025-05-21 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-05-02 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
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 Rules, part 9503.0033, 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. 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 did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. 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 Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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. |
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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 Corrected on site 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 |
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| 2024-04-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Staff Training: Staff persons were not informed of changes to an Individual Child Care Program Plan. |
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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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| 2023-08-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
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 for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-12-01 | 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.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a). - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4. - Food and Water
Minnesota Statues, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b) (1) - Staff Training
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 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. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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. |
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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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| 2021-12-17 | Fine Order | |
| 2021-06-22 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0140, subpart 2 - Health Practices Violation Description: The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-12-16 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-09-10 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-06-26 | Correction Order | |
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