Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Especially for Children
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
3908 STEVENS AVE,
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Quick Facts
Capacity
124 children
Age range (listing information)
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1118093
License Holder
Especially for Children, Inc.
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
License Conditions: Maximum number of school age in the Fawn classroom is 15
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About the Provider
Especially for Children is a Child Care Center in Minneapolis MN, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-07-02 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. 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.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site |
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| 2025-01-09 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2024-08-29 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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 Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: 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. 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 Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-06-26 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-03-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, 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 Violation Description: Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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 |
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| 2024-01-25 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-12-07 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 16 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Fire extinguishers 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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| 2023-09-20 | 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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