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Play Island Preschool
Bird Island, MN
· Renville County
140 S 10th St,
Bird Island, MN 55310
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (320) 365-3693
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1119143
License Holder
The Church of St. Mary of Bird Island
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Renville County Human Services
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About the Provider
Play Island Preschool has been operating for over 35 years. It is open to all 3 to 5 year olds. We are a non-profit corporation with a volunteer parent Board of Directors. Our wonderful teacher, Ms. Woller, has been with the program for over 14 years. The classroom is located within St. Mary's School, but we are not affiliated and have our own private entrance.
Additional Information:
Per State Fire Marshal, temporary occupancy granted until 10/20/2023;
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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| 2025-09-19 | Licensing Review | - 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 Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-10-23 | Fine Order | |
| 2024-09-16 | 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 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 5; and part 9503.0115, item G - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 3 - 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 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7a, paragraph (a) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 8, paragraph (a) - 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.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group. Behavior Guidance: The separation log was not complete. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Program Practices: The program was not operating within the terms of the license. Staff Qualifications: The program violated the requirements for using experienced aides. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. 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 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-05-15 | 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 Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-02-29 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 3 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
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: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Food and Water: Staff did not wash the tables used for meals with soap and water. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. 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 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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| 2023-12-04 | 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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