Certified Child Care Center
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Cougar Care and Bright Beginnings
Zumbrota, MN
· Goodhue County
851 Mill St,
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Quick Facts
Age Range
Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
Day Program
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Licensed Certified Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1089237
License Holder
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools, ISD 2805
Licensed Since
2018
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Goodhue County Social Service Center
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About the Provider
Cougar Care and Bright Beginnings is a Certified Child Care Center in Zumbrota MN. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Preschool, School Age.
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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| 2026-08-13 | Certification Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.13, subdivision 2 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.11, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.11, subdivision 8 - Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.11, subdivision 8 - Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required. Health and Safety: The center did not comply with medication storage requirements. Health and Safety: The center's policy for behavior guidance did not include all required items. Health and Safety: The center's policy for supervision did not include all required items. Staff Training: The center did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The center did not comply with first aid training requirements. |
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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 Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2025-07-30 | Certification 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 142C.11, subdivision 2 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.13, subdivision 2 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.11, subdivision 4, paragraph (b) - Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.11, subdivision 3, paragraph (b) - Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 5 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 4 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 3 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142C.12, subdivision 6, paragraphs (a) and (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 immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required. Health and Safety: All staff were not informed of a child's allergy. Health and Safety: Written parental permission had not been obtained before administering medicine and/or topical products. Staff Training: Orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: The center did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The center did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. Staff Training: All individuals 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-07-29 | Certification Review | In Compliance |
| 2023-07-25 | Certification Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245H.13, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Health and Safety Violation Description: Health and Safety: The center did not comply with medication storage requirements for 1 of 3 (C3) children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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