Child Care Center
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Little Stars Early Learning Center LLC
Mankato, MN
· Blue Earth County
300 Madison Ave Attn Collette L Sternitzke Attn Collette L Sternitzke,
Mankato, MN 56001
Quick Facts
Capacity
132 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (507) 625-2141300 Madison Ave Attn Collette L Sternitzke, Attn Collette L Sternitzke
Mankato, MN 56001
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1005235
License Holder
Little Stars Early Learning Center, LLC
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Blue Earth County Human Services
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About the Provider
Little Stars early learning center LLC was created by two women that had a goal of providing quality child care in a warm nurturing and educational environment. Collette Sternitzke and Kara McCormick opened Little Stars early learning center LLC in September of 2000 at its original site on North Riverfront Dr. with a license capacity of 42 children.
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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| 2026-04-13 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2 - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-12 | 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 Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications 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. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site |
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| 2024-07-26 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 1 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance general requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-07-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-07-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, 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
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 Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: An infant under six months was allowed to sleep on their stomach without the required documentation from parents. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-06-05 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (d) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not comply with swaddling requirements. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. |
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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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| 2020-12-07 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-07-18 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-10-04 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-04-16 | Correction Order | |
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