Child Care Center
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SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288 - East Creek Child Care
Chaska, MN
· Carver County
303 E 6TH ST,
Chaska, MN 55318
Quick Facts
Capacity
23 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Rate Range
$241-321/week
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (952) 567-8100
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
830831
License Holder
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 0288-06
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Accreditation
NECPA Accreditation & 4/4 Star Parent Aware
District Office
Carver County Community Social Services
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About the Provider
East Creek Child Care helps children learn and develop by providing opportunities for individualized concrete, experiential learning to encourage the formation of a love-to-learn attitude. The mission is to provide the best care possible and to support parents.
Highly trained and experienced staff members use Creative Curriculum to plan for and support each child's early learning. The program is small and unique. The philosophy is to foster high quality experiences for children, parents, and staff while we connect and interact as a team.
Highly trained and experienced staff members use Creative Curriculum to plan for and support each child's early learning. The program is small and unique. The philosophy is to foster high quality experiences for children, parents, and staff while we connect and interact as a team.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours7am-5 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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 (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1) - Program Practices Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-10-06 | Statement of Final Agency Decision | |
| 2025-05-22 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 1 - Policies and Procedures for Parents
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 1, clause (2) - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Health Practices: The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed. Policies and Procedures for Parents: The program's policies and procedures for parents was not complete. Reporting Requirements: The program did not identify persons responsible for completing internal reviews. |
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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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| 2025-04-09 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-03-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 5 - Access and Records
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 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, 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 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 9 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (c) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - 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: Access and Records: The DHS licensor was not given access as required. 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 was not updated annually. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Program Practices: The program did not comply with the terms and/or conditions of a variance. Staff Training: The program's policies and procedures were not readily accessible and/or organized. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 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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| 2024-04-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (b)(1) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clause (2) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (b) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (c) - 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 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: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Children with Special Needs: The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Food and Water: The program did not have a menu available on site. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include a complete assessment of the facility. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include a complete assessment of the environment surrounding the facility. Risk Reduction Plan: The yearly review of the Risk Reduction Plan did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program's policies and procedures were not readily accessible and/or organized. 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. |
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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 |
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| 2023-05-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (d) - Infant and Toddler Care
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 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not comply with swaddling requirements. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-11-17 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3. - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2020-12-22 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-05-11 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-03-18 | Correction Order | |
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