Child Care Center
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Bright Minds Child Care Inc
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
950 E Hennepin Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Quick Facts
Capacity
64 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1080450
License Holder
Bright Minds Child Care Center Inc.
Licensed Since
2016
License Issued
Mar 12, 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 Minds Child Care Inc is a Child Care Center in Minneapolis MN, with a maximum capacity of 64 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-12-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 4a, paragraph (b) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060, subpart 1 - Equipment and Supplies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Equipment and Supplies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item A, (1) - Program Practices Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not have their NetStudy 2.0 roster up to date. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Equipment and Supplies: Equipment was rotated and the program did not follow the equipment rotation requirements. Equipment and Supplies: Toys for children under age 3 were too small. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Children from different age categories were grouped together for more than 25% of the day. |
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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 |
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| 2024-12-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - 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 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training 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. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. 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: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Health Practices: The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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 |
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| 2024-04-15 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 5; and part 9503.0115, item G - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 1, clause (3) - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.145, subdivision 1 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. Behavior Guidance: The separation log was not complete. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Reporting Requirements: The program's internal review documentation was not completed on time and/or provided upon request. Reporting Requirements: The program did not use the DHS mandated reporting policy and/or did not make the policy available to parents. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. |
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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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| 2023-09-26 | 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 (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The program did not have information about a child's known allergy. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. 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 Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2021-07-01 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility Violation Description: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2020-11-02 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-03-04 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-03-05 | Correction Order | |
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