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East Ridge KinderCare
Woodbury, MN
· Washington County
4025 BENJAMIN DR,
Woodbury, MN 55129
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 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
1110601
License Holder
KinderCare Education LLC
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Washington County Community Services Department
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About the Provider
East Ridge KinderCare is a Child Care Center in Woodbury MN, with a maximum capacity of 136 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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| 2025-08-06 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
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 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. 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 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
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.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - 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: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. 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: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-07-10 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0115; and 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0115, item B; and part 9503.0120 - Personnel Records Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. Children's Records: The program did not have a file for each child. Personnel Records: The program did not have a file for each staff person. |
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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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| 2024-03-28 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0115; and 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0115; and 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Children's Records: The program did not have a file for each child. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Children's Records: The program did not have a file for each child. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. |
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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 |
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| 2024-01-22 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
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 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient Correction Documentation Insufficient |
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| 2023-11-27 | Fine Order | |
| 2023-11-14 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2023-11-14 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0031, subpart 1; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
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: 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. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that the director 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action 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 Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2023-01-30 | 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
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 3 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item B - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
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 1 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 1, clause (3) - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 3 - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Staff did not wash the tables used for meals with soap and water. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Infant and Toddler Care: Infant feeding schedules were not available in the food preparation area. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Infant and Toddler Care: An infant under six months was allowed to sleep on their stomach without the required documentation from parents. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. Reporting Requirements: The program's internal review documentation was not completed on time and/or provided upon request. Staff Qualifications: The program violated the requirements for using an unqualified substitute. |
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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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| 2022-10-14 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0125, item G; and 9503.0140, subpart 5. - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0125, item G; and 9503.0140, subpart 3. - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (b). - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan was not reviewed each calendar year. 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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| 2022-05-20 | Fine Order | |
| 2021-11-16 | 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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