Lake Area Discovery Center @ Faithful Shepherd Catholic School - Waconia MN Child Care Center

3355 Columbia Dr , Waconia MN 55121
(651) 406-4747

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1080972
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: Preschool
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Day Time child care
  • Initial License Issue Date: Sep 07, 2016
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2023
  • District Office: Carver County Community Social Services
  • District Office Phone: (952) 361-1721 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2023-08-08 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Violation Description: Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
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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