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Creative Wonders Childcare Co
Inver Grove Heights, MN
· Dakota County
5985 Carmen Ave,
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Quick Facts
Capacity
76 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (651) 340-8270
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1077423
License Holder
Creative Wonders Childcare Co
Licensed Since
2015
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Accreditation
Eco-healthy
District Office
Dakota County Community Services
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About the Provider
As an eco-healthy center Creative Wonders Childcare is committed to meeting your children's needs by helping develop the skills required for a successful and healthy future. We provide the most nutritious and organic foods possible, ensuring proper nutritional needs are met for every child. Our classrooms utilize Creative Curriculum, a proven method of teaching children through active learning and promoting progress in all developmental areas. Our hours are from 7AM - 7PM Monday through Friday. Our Location is 5985 Carmen Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Find out more at our website: www.creativewondersmn.com Daily Tuition Rates: 6 weeks to 1 year old $52.00 1 year 1m to 2 years old $50.00 2 years 1m to 3 years old $48.00 3 years 1m to 4 years old $46.00 4 years 1m to kindergarten $44.00 We offer a 20% discount on siblings (applies to oldest child tuition amount). Enroll early and receive a special discount! Call or email today to schedule a tour! Email via this ad or Telephone at 651-340-8270 •do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
Hours of Operation
- Monday7 AM- 7 PM
- Tuesday7 AM- 7 PM
- Wednesday7 AM- 7 PM
- Thursday7 AM- 7 PM
- Friday7 AM- 7 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-05-21 | Follow-Up Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 7, paragraph (a) - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Staff Qualifications: The program violated the requirements for using experienced aides. |
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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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| 2026-02-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - 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 9503.0040, subpart 4 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 7, paragraph (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 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The program released information from a child's file without authorization. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. 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. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: Children were not placed within the correct age category. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. Staff Qualifications: The program did not have complete records for an experienced aide. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 Not Submitted In Compliance at Follow-Up Review Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review Correction Documentation Not Submitted In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review |
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| 2025-11-24 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. 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 Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2025-03-25 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-06-12 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2024-03-28 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 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 Not Submitted |
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| 2024-01-31 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 2, paragraph (c) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not document that cribs met federal standards. 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 |
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| 2023-11-30 | Licensing Investigation | - 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 Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-08-02 | Licensing 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 20 - 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 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4, paragraph (c) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - 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: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Staff Training: CPR training was not provided by an approved organization. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid 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 |
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| 2022-09-01 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (g). - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-09-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility Violation Description: Areas used by children were not in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2020-12-07 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-06-11 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-01-31 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-07-17 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-02-15 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-07-14 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2017-02-03 | Correction Order | |
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