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Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool 4
Cold Spring, MN
· Stearns County
212 10th St NE,
Cold Spring, MN 56320
Quick Facts
Capacity
94 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Type of Care
Day Program, Drop-in Child Care Program, School-age Child Care Program
Food Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
2000068
License Holder
Merry Moose Early Learning Academy LLC
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Stearns County Social Services
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About the Provider
Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool 4 is a Child Care Center in Cold Spring MN, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-04 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
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 was not updated. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. 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 |
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| 2026-05-07 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2025-07-24 | 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 Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (f) - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not comply with swaddling 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 |
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| 2025-02-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7 - 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 A - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Infant and Toddler Care: Specific sanitary procedures and practices for infant diets were not followed. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. |
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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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| 2024-11-13 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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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| 2024-08-27 | Fine Order | |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Equipment and Supplies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
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 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
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: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Equipment and Supplies: Toys for children under age 3 were too small. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. 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: Sunscreen or insect repellent was not properly labeled. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-05-21 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
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