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Wee Pals Child Care Center
Owatonna, MN
· Steele County
560 DUNNELL DR,
Owatonna, MN 55060
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 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
802654
License Holder
Wee Pals Child Care Center, Inc.
Licensed Since
1970
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Steele County Human Services
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About the Provider
Wee Pals Pre School and Child Development Center has been serving the Owatonna community for 40 years. Three generations of parents have brought their children to Wee Pals for early education because of its homey caring atmosphere and excellent preparation for school. Wee Pals kids enter school ready to learn! Our parent testimonials say it all.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-12-12 | Follow-Up Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
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 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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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| 2025-08-27 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-07-30 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 2 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 5; and part 9503.0115, item G - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program's policy for children's persistent unacceptable behavior did not contain all required items. Behavior Guidance: The separation log was not complete. Behavior Guidance: The program's behavior guidance policies and procedures were not complete. Children with Special Needs: The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan. Children with Special Needs: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs was not coordinated with information from other professionals working with the child. |
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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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| 2025-07-30 | 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 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
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 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 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. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Food and Water: A sufficient number of meals and snacks were not provided to children according to their time in care. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. 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: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 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 |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
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.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 for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. 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 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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| 2023-12-12 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.18 - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 3 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
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 remove an individual with a background study disqualification. Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Infant and Toddler Care: An infant under six months was allowed to sleep on their stomach without the required documentation from parents. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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 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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| 2023-01-11 | Fine Order | |
| 2022-11-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (g). - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (g). - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.05, subdivision 2. - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0125, item G; and 9503.0140, subpart 3. - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0125, item G; and 9503.0140, subpart 5. - Children's Records
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 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 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.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f). - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0032, subpart 2; and 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
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, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. 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. Background Studies: The program did not verify that the background study information submitted was correct. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. 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. Children's Records: The program did not have information about a child's known allergy. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. 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. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-11-05 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-05-31 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-02-21 | Correction Order | |
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