Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Four Directions
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
1527 E LAKE ST,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Quick Facts
Capacity
86 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1059649
License Holder
The Family Partnership
Licensed Since
2011
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
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About the Provider
Four Directions is a Child Care Center in Minneapolis MN, with a maximum capacity of 86 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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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-07 | 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 - 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 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - 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.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
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 Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
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 9 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
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 Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Menus 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: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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: 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 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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| 2025-02-20 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-02-07 | 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 - 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 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - 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: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. 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: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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.) 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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| 2024-01-25 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.23, paragraph (d) - Positive Supports Rule Violation Description: 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. Positive Supports Rule: The program used time out or seclusion for a child with developmental disabilities or a related condition. |
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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 Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs Violation Description: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-04-21 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-10-11 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-04-23 | Fine Order | |
| 2020-11-03 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-09-17 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-08-28 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-11-28 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-11-28 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
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