New Horizon Academy - Apple Valley MN Child Care Center

14088 141st St W , Apple Valley MN 55124
(952) 423-6690

About the Provider

Description:

New Horizon Academy, a Minnesota family-owned and operated company, has been serving young children for over 45 years. Our founder, Sue Dunkley, began her career as an elementary school teacher. Sue knew she needed to provide a nurturing place for children to go before they ventured out into the big world and entered school, a place that would help them believe in themselves. That is why New Horizon was born.

Today, Chad Dunkley, Sue’s son and one of New Horizon Academy’s first students, is our Chief Executive Officer. Chad ensures that the commitment to excellence Sue strived for in New Horizon’s early years and the foundation that our company was built upon continue to be the cornerstone for each New Horizon Academy. Indeed, the entire mission, philosophy, and practices of New Horizon Academy are devoted to that commitment to excellence and the development of a healthy sense of self in every child enrolled in our programs.

Because of our continuing love, belief, and dedication to children, we have flourished and become one of the nation’s most successful and respected providers of child care and early education.

As New Horizon Academy continues to grow and serve more families each year, we will always have family roots, a warm atmosphere, an open door, and a commitment to excellence.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 801670
  • Capacity: 172
  • Age Range: Infants Toddlers Preschool School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Day Time child care
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1989-08-18
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-01-01
  • District Office: Dakota County Community Services
  • District Office Phone: (651) 554-5611 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2023-08-10 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Violation Description: Food allergy information was not available to staff.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2022-10-11 Licensing Review In Compliance
2021-10-08 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: 9503.0032, subpart 2 - Staff Qualifications
Violation Description: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2020-12-01 Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
2019-04-23 Correction Order

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