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New Discoveries Child Care Center
Brainerd, MN
· Crow Wing County
602 Oak St,
Brainerd, MN 56401
Quick Facts
Capacity
67 children
Age Range
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
800223
License Holder
The Brainerd Family Young Men's Christian Association
Licensed Since
1984
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Crow Wing County Social Service Center
License Conditions: A maximum of 5 school-age children allowed in the Purple Koala blended preschool/school age classroom
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About the Provider
New Discoveries Child Care Center is a Child Care Center in Brainerd MN, with a maximum capacity of 67 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 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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| 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 Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. 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. |
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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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| 2025-02-19 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-07-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Violation Description: Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site |
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| 2023-03-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 5 - Postings
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: Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. 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 |
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| 2021-07-28 | Fine Order | |
| 2021-06-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0145, subp 2 - Food and Water Violation Description: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-10-13 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-05-31 | Correction Order | |
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