Child Care Center
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Lake Area Discovery Center at Valley of Peace
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
4735 Bassett Creek Dr,
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Quick Facts
Capacity
76 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Food Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
2001690
License Holder
Lake Area Discovery Center
Licensed Since
2025
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
Lake Area Discovery Center at Valley of Peace is a Child Care Center in Minneapolis MN, with a maximum capacity of 76 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool.
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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| 2026-08-03 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. |
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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 |
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| 2026-05-06 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 18, item D - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The water in a hand sink was too hot. Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. |
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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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| 2026-02-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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 9503.0155, subpart 18, item D - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 4 - Fire and Safety Codes
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid 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: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The water in a hand sink was too hot. Facility: The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements. Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. Fire and Safety Codes: The floor plan did not contain all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. |
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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 |
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| 2025-12-10 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-10-09 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with running water. |
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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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| 2025-09-29 | Licensing Investigation | - 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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