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Minnesota Zoo Nature Preschool

Apple Valley, MN · Dakota County
13000 ZOO BLVD, Apple Valley, MN 55124
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (612) 493-9798
13000 ZOO BLVD
Apple Valley, MN 55124
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1115223
License Holder
Minnesota Zoological Garden
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Jul 8, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Dakota County Community Services

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About the Provider

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Minnesota Zoo Nature Preschool is a Child Care Center in Apple Valley MN, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Preschool. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2026-04-06 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0060 - Equipment List Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Violation Description: Equipment List: The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
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
2026-01-08 Licensing Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2025-04-04 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site Corrected on site
2024-03-27 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (b) - Risk Reduction Plan
Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan was not reviewed each calendar year.
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
2023-12-12 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2023-09-07 Licensing Review In Compliance
2023-05-22 Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
1970-01-01 Pre-Licensure Review Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued.

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