Child Care Center
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Lake Harriet Community Child Care
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
4113 W 54TH ST,
Minneapolis, MN 55424
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (952) 208-0977
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
801330
License Holder
Lake Harriet Community Child Care
Licensed Since
1983
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
We have been providing child care within walking distance of 50th and France for almost 30 years. Our NAEYC accredited center believes in keeping ratios low, imaginations and creativity active, and communication open. We are a small center with very close-knit families and teachers. We currently provide child care to children between the ages of six weeks and six years.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7 AM - 6 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-01-16 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-03-18 | 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.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care 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. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not place all infants to sleep on their backs or have the required documentation for an alternate position. |
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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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| 2024-03-01 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - 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 9503.0145, subpart 3 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices Violation Description: Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: Staff did not wash the tables used for meals with soap and water. Health Practices: The program did not have a policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. |
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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 |
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| 2023-02-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 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.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. 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 |
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| 2021-01-26 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-20 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-02-13 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-02-13 | Correction Order | |
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