Child Care Center
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Child Care Resource and Referral Head Start
Albert Lea, MN
· Freeborn County
211 W Richway Dr Brookside Education Center Brookside Education Center,
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 children
Age Range
Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (507) 379-5160211 W Richway Dr Brookside Education Center, Brookside Education Center
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
800371
License Holder
Child Care Resource and Referral, Inc.
Licensed Since
1986
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Freeborn County Department of Human Services
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About the Provider
Child Care Resource and Referral Head Start is a Child Care Center in Albert Lea MN, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddlers, 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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| 2026-05-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 4 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - 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. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Children were not placed within the correct age category. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-06-03 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-05-21 | 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 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. 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 |
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| 2024-03-28 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. 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 |
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| 2023-04-18 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. 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 |
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| 2022-06-08 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-07-13 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245A.41, Subd. 1, (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: An allergy-related Individual Child Care Program Plan was not followed by staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-10-29 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-11-21 | Correction Order | |
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