Child Care Center
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Bernie's Montessori School Inc
Richfield, MN
· Hennepin County
1100 E 66TH ST,
Richfield, MN 55423
Quick Facts
Capacity
86 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
830852
License Holder
Bernie's Montessori School, Inc.
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
License Conditions: Maximum number of children in the building at one time is 84 due to fire code.
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About the Provider
Bernie's Montessori School Inc is a Child Care Center in Richfield MN, with a maximum capacity of 86 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool. It is open Monday - Friday, 30-6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday30-6
- Tuesday30-6
- Wednesday30-6
- Thursday30-6
- Friday30-6
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-08-14 | 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 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
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 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: 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. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. 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. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. |
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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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| 2024-11-12 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-04-15 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: 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. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-06-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - 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 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. 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: 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 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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| 2022-06-02 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-09-16 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-10-13 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-09-23 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-10-01 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-07-20 | Correction Order | |
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