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YMCA Child Care Center
Willmar, MN
· Kandiyohi County
2200-23rd St NE Suite 0070,
Willmar, MN 56201
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
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
1005010
License Holder
Kandiyohi County Area Family Young Men's Christian Association
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Kandiyohi County Family Service Dept.
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About the Provider
YMCA Child Care Center is a Child Care Center in Willmar MN, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, Toddler, Preschool. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-29 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 5; and part 9503.0115, item G - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The separation log was not complete. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2026-07-29 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 1; and section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
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. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2025-10-06 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-09-29 | 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 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 4 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - 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 DCYF discovered the error. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Nap and Rest: The program did not meet napping area and equipment requirements. 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 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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| 2024-08-23 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2024-07-17 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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. Children's Records: The program did not have information about a child's known allergy. 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. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 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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| 2024-04-22 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3, item B - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program's behavior guidance policies and procedures were not complete. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-07-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - 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
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: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a 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 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 |
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| 2022-08-22 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3. - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statues, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17. - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13. - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14. - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1. - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2. - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0032, subpart 2; and 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
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 5, paragraph (a). - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a). - 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: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not provided to parents. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-10-27 | Fine Order | |
| 2021-09-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245A.02, subdivision 18; 9503.0045, subp. 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2020-11-18 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-07-23 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-07-02 | Correction Order | |
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