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Invest Early Project - Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MN · Itasca County
820 NW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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Quick Facts

Capacity
36 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (218) 327-5850
820 NW 1st Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1037699
License Holder
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative 6070-50
Licensed Since
2005
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Itasca County Health & Human Services

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About the Provider

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Invest Early's Mission:
"To deliver comprehensive wrap-around services to children and their
families while evaluating the long term impact of the investment."

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2025-09-25 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2024-11-21 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2023-05-16 Licensing Review In Compliance
2023-05-10 Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum
2023-03-20 Maltreatment Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
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. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2021-07-14 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: 245A.41, Subd. 1, (b) - Staff Training
Violation Description: An allergy-related Individual Child Care Program Plan was not followed by staff.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected during on-site visit
2020-10-29 Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
2019-11-27 Correction Order

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