Child Care Center
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Lake Area Discovery Center @ Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Waconia, MN
· Carver County
3355 Columbia Dr,
Waconia, MN 55121
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (651) 406-4747
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1080972
License Holder
Lake Area Discovery Center
Licensed Since
2016
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Carver County Community Social Services
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About the Provider
Founder Janet Miller, began LADC in 1999 to fill a need in the community for more, strong, Christian-based early childhood programs. Striving to offer the highest-quality pre-primary education, the decision was made to hire only 4 year degree, early-childhood education/ kindergarten certified lead teachers with a current MN teaching license. Janet created a unique blend of the “Bank Street”, “High Scope”, “ECFE” and “Montessori” models of learning together with a Christian emphasis for the daily operating philosophy. LADC lead teachers from all locations team together to write monthly lesson plans from the LADC Curriculum.
Janet, with the LADC Board of Directors, has built partnerships with area churches and schools. LADC provides the education, licensing and accreditation expertise for high-quality care and Kindergarten-readiness programs. Our partners provide beautiful buildings and spaces plus partner in family fellowship events. These partnerships enable LADC to hire dedicated, licensed early-childhood teachers and provide them with competitive salaries and benefits.
Since 1999, LADC has grown to 9 metro partnerships with a team of over 50 teachers and staff. 6 locations are currently NAEYC Accredited. Originally a traditional preschool program, LADC has grown to include programs for infants and toddlers. All locations offer wrap-around care and full-time schedules, with many sites providing year-round (summer) programing.
Janet, with the LADC Board of Directors, has built partnerships with area churches and schools. LADC provides the education, licensing and accreditation expertise for high-quality care and Kindergarten-readiness programs. Our partners provide beautiful buildings and spaces plus partner in family fellowship events. These partnerships enable LADC to hire dedicated, licensed early-childhood teachers and provide them with competitive salaries and benefits.
Since 1999, LADC has grown to 9 metro partnerships with a team of over 50 teachers and staff. 6 locations are currently NAEYC Accredited. Originally a traditional preschool program, LADC has grown to include programs for infants and toddlers. All locations offer wrap-around care and full-time schedules, with many sites providing year-round (summer) programing.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-04-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0115, item B; and part 9503.0120 - Personnel Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Personnel Records: The program did not have a file for each staff person. 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-03-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2024-08-07 | 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 20 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. |
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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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| 2023-08-08 | 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 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. 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 |
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| 2022-08-22 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-11-24 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-12-10 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-10-25 | Correction Order | |
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