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Little Chargers Child Care Center
Westbrook, MN
· Cottonwood County
344 8TH ST,
Westbrook, MN 56183
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 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
1115532
License Holder
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools 2898-01
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Cottonwood County Family Service Agency
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About the Provider
Little Chargers Child Care Center is a Child Care Center in Westbrook MN, with a maximum capacity of 56 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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| 2026-07-09 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2026-05-11 | Licensing Investigation | - 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 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 13 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not separate from areas where food was stored, prepared, or served. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. 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 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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| 2026-01-07 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 1 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance general requirements. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-09-30 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (c) - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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 Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 |
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| 2024-06-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
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 Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 18, item D - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item B - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: The water in a hand sink was too hot. Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. 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 diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Infant and Toddler Care: Infant feeding schedules were not available in the food preparation area. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. 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: 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 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 Corrected on site 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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| 2024-01-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training 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. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. 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 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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| 2023-11-13 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2023-11-13 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 18 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 16 - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training 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. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The program did not have emergency equipment. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Health Practices: The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: The first aid kit did not contain all required items. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. 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 Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-09-12 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 1970-01-01 | Pre-Licensure Review | Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued. |
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