Child Care Center
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River Valley Montessori of Excelsior
Excelsior, MN
· Hennepin County
810 Excelsior Blvd,
Excelsior, MN 55331
Quick Facts
Capacity
157 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Food Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
2001574
License Holder
La Petite Academy Inc
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jan 26, 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
River Valley Montessori of Excelsior is a Child Care Center in Excelsior MN, with a maximum capacity of 157 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, Toddler, Preschool.
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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| 2026-08-05 | Follow-Up Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: The program's bathrooms were 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. 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. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Medication/First Aid: Sunscreen or insect repellent was not properly labeled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2026-07-06 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item B - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2026-05-20 | 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
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 13 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. |
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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 |
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| 2026-04-15 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 4, item C - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. |
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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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| 2026-02-17 | 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
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 13 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 11 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 6 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
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 Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. Infant and Toddler Care: The diaper changing area was not properly equipped. Nap and Rest: The program did not meet cleanliness requirements for bedding used for nap and rest. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-12-02 | 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 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
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 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
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. 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. 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 Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-08-20 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
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