Child Care Center
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Kids Cove Academy LLC
Chatfield, MN
· Fillmore County
236 Mill Creek Rd,
Chatfield, MN 55923
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1087922
License Holder
Kids Cove Academy LLC
Licensed Since
2017
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Fillmore County Social Services
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About the Provider
Kids Cove Academy LLC is a Child Care Center in Chatfield MN, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool. 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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| 2025-11-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. |
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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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| 2024-11-25 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 15 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7a, paragraph (a) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Children did not have access to personal hygiene products. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: The program was not operating within the terms of the license. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-12-06 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. |
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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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| 2023-09-25 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-04-04 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Children's Records: The program released information from a child's file without authorization. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 |
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| 2022-12-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3. - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d). - Health Practices Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site |
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| 2022-08-17 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2. - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D. - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 4. - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. Program Practices: Children were not placed within the correct age category. |
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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 |
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| 2020-12-02 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-05 | Correction Order | |
| 2020-01-16 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-01-31 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-08-13 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-04-09 | Correction Order | |
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