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It Starts with Luv Learning Center
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
2604 42ND AVE N,
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Quick Facts
Capacity
39 children
Age Range
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
1057300
License Holder
It Starts With Luv Learning Center LLC
Licensed Since
2012
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 capacity of 60 per Minneapolis Building Inspector.
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About the Provider
It Starts with Luv Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Minneapolis MN, with a maximum capacity of 39 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age. 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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| 2026-06-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 10, paragraph (a) - Attendance Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
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.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clause (2) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training Violation Description: Attendance Records: Attendance records did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include a complete assessment of the environment surrounding the facility. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain 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. 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 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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| 2025-05-01 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-04-09 | 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 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 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - 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 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clause (2) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (c) - 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 DHS discovered the error. 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. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The program did not have a policy to prevent and respond to allergies. 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 environment surrounding the facility. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program's policies and procedures were not readily accessible and/or organized. |
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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 |
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| 2024-04-25 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 7 - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS as required. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-05-12 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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 |
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| 2021-08-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245A.40, subd 1 and 245A.04, subd 14, para (b) (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2020-11-24 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-03-11 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-12-17 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-04-24 | Correction Order | |
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