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Cotter Early Childhood Center
Winona, MN
· Winona County
1315 W BROADWAY ST,
Winona, MN 55987
Quick Facts
Capacity
244 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1110097
License Holder
Cotter Schools
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Winona County Department of Human Services
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About the Provider
Cotter Early Childhood Center is a Child Care Center in Winona MN, with a maximum capacity of 244 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, 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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| 2026-04-29 | Fine Order | |
| 2026-04-22 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. 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 |
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| 2025-05-22 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 7 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - 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 C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. |
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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 |
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| 2024-06-04 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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 |
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| 2023-04-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. 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 |
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| 2023-01-17 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-10-25 | 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 19. - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. |
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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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| 2022-07-13 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 1970-01-01 | Pre-Licensure Review | Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued. |
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