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Mary T Wellcome Child Development Center
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
1301 10th Ave N,
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (612) 374-4342
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1061724
License Holder
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Incorporated
Licensed Since
2012
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
Mary T. Wellcome Child Development Center is a licensed, nationally accredited and Four Star Parent Aware rated early child development center established in 1929. Staff provide a comprehensive, educational and developmentally appropriate child care program for children ages six weeks to six years. Classroom teachers work to develop student’s skills in math, language, reading and creative arts, and encourage growth in social and emotional development and cultural awareness. The goal of the center is to prepare each child for Kindergarten and school success. 98% of our graduates have tested ready for school over the past 5 years based on Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy, Individual Grwoth and Development Indicators and other assessments.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-11-10 | 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 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (c) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The program did not have an emergency preparedness plan. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Staff Training: The program's policies and procedures were not readily accessible and/or organized. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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 Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-20 | 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 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (2) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: There was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group. 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 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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| 2023-03-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 4 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (c) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 5 - Postings
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0031, subpart 1; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
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 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - 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: 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. Background Studies: The program did not submit a new background study for an individual with an expired background study. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Food and Water: Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Infant and Toddler Care: Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that the director met qualifications. 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: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. 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.) See Licensing Action See Licensing Action Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Corrected on site Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted Correction Documentation Not Submitted |
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| 2022-05-11 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3. - Children with Special Needs Violation Description: The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-07-28 | Fine Order | |
| 2021-07-15 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 245A.40, subd 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: 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 Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2020-12-03 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-04-30 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-04-23 | Fine Order | |
| 2018-08-28 | Correction Order | |
| 2018-08-17 | Correction Order | |
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