Child Care Center
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Lake Harriet United Methodist Preschool
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
4901 Chowen Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Quick Facts
Capacity
139 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (612) 926-8043
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
801331
License Holder
Lake Harriet United Methodist Church
Licensed Since
1953
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 Harriet UM Preschool is the Edina Sun Newspapers 2011 Reader's Choice winner for Best Preschool! Explore our website or call to arrange a tour of the preschool to see why we were voted #1.
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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| 2026-07-30 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2026-02-09 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 7 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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: Child development and learning training did not contain 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2025-10-24 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2025-02-18 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-02-04 | 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.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. |
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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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| 2024-02-06 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2023-02-02 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-02-07 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-01-19 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-13 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-02-08 | License Review Report | |
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