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Bright Beginnings Academy
Plymouth, MN
· Hennepin County
12325 Highway 55,
Plymouth, MN 55441
Quick Facts
Capacity
282 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Food Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1111720
License Holder
Little Newtons Operating, LLC
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
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About the Provider
Bright Beginnings Academy is a Child Care Center in Plymouth MN, with a maximum capacity of 282 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-09 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: 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. Facility: The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. |
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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 |
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| 2026-07-01 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: 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 Submitted and Approved |
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| 2026-06-03 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: 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 Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2026-05-14 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2026-03-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
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 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - 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
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 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. 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. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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 Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. 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 first aid training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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 Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site 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 |
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| 2025-10-14 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. |
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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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| 2025-09-19 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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: 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 |
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| 2025-08-07 | Licensing Investigation | - 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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-06-17 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item B - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 4 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item A, (1) - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain updated physical exam documentation when required. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Program Practices: Children from different age categories were grouped together for more than 25% of the day. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Program Practices: The maximum group size was exceeded. |
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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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-04-22 | Follow-Up Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - 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 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
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. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. 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 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 |
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| 2025-04-22 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 4, item C - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies. Food and Water: Meals 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-03-10 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water Violation Description: Food and Water: A sufficient number of meals and snacks were not provided to children according to their time in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-02-05 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 13 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-02-05 | 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 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4, item D - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (3) - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (4) and subdivision 3 - Program 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.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. Food and Water: Staff were not seated with the children during meal and snack times. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: The program did not follow policies to maintain licensing compliance. Program Practices: The maximum group size was exceeded. Program Practices: The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License. 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: 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 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 |
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| 2024-10-28 | Conditional License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 |
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