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Early Years Academy Inc
Cambridge, MN
· Isanti County
807 Main St N Ste B,
Cambridge, MN 55008
Quick Facts
Capacity
79 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1080915
License Holder
Early Years Academy Inc
Licensed Since
2016
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Isanti County Family Services
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About the Provider
Early Years Academy Inc is a Child Care Center in Cambridge MN, with a maximum capacity of 79 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
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-02 | 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 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 14 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - 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 9 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Infant and Toddler Care: Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Program Practices: An aide substituted for a teacher during morning arrival or afternoon departure did not meet the minimum requirements. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. 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 Insufficient Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Insufficient |
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| 2026-04-24 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Insufficient |
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| 2026-03-10 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060 - Equipment List
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Equipment List: The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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.) Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Insufficient |
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| 2025-10-21 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (f) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
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 immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not comply with swaddling requirements. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-30 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, item I and subpart 4, item C - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1) - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 2 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 3 - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program's documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies did not contain all required items. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Reporting Requirements: The program did not report a death, serious injury, fire or emergency as required. Staff Qualifications: The program violated the requirements for using an unqualified substitute. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-07-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
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 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. 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 an assistant teacher met qualifications. |
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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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| 2023-08-30 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-12-02 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and Minnesota Rule, part 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4, paragraph (c). - Staff Training Violation Description: Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: CPR training was not provided by an approved organization. |
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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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| 2021-02-04 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-12-18 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-09-30 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-03-28 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-03-02 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-03-02 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2017-12-13 | Fine Order | |
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