Child Care Center
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Heritage Lutheran Church
Apple Valley, MN
· Dakota County
13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd,
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (952) 431-6225
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1066401
License Holder
Heritage Lutheran Church
Licensed Since
2013
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Dakota County Community Services
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About the Provider
Heritage Lutheran School began in the fall of 1993. A kindergarten program was added for the 2001 school year. We have three large, bright, well-equipped classrooms as well as a full size gym where the children are able to learn, grow and discover. Children do not need to be members of Heritage congregation to enroll in our Preschool or Kindergarten programs. Heritage Lutheran School provides a learning environment with called, specially trained teachers. They turn to God’s Word and prayer on a daily basis, collaborate with one another, and communicate with parents frequently. Teachers strive for a mixture of structure, independence and hands-on activity to facilitate inquiry, creativity, social responsibility and higher level thinking where children feel safe, comfortable and happy as they learn.
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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| 2026-02-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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 2 - Food and Water Violation Description: 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: The program did not have a menu available on site. |
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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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| 2025-03-26 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-02-21 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
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 Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 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 |
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| 2024-03-07 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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 Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-02-17 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-03-03 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2. - Staff Training Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2021-05-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245C.04, subd 1, para (g) - Background Studies Violation Description: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-10-21 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-04-08 | Correction Order | |
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