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St Dominic Preschool
Northfield, MN
· Rice County
216 Spring St N,
Northfield, MN 55057
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (507) 645-8136
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1058562
License Holder
The Church of St. Dominic of Northfield, Minnesota
Licensed Since
2013
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Rice County Social Services
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About the Provider
The curriculum uses themes of study centered on the young child and his or her world. The readiness skills taught throughout these themes include:
Social/Emotional: Separation from parent, respect, sharing, using words to express feeling and solve conflict…
Language Skills: Speaking in complete sentences, colors, name objects, listening, following directions, sharing stories…
Reading Readiness: Interest in books and how a book is read, recognizing letters…
Number Readiness: Recognize numerals one to ten, make a simple patterns, copy simple geometric shapes…
Self-Help Skills: Large muscle: walk a line, hop, catch & throw Small muscle: block building, scissors use, draw, copy, paste…
Religious Skills: Awareness of God in our lives, Bible stories, sing and prayer…
Social Skills: Sharing, listening, patience, respect, responsibility…
Social/Emotional: Separation from parent, respect, sharing, using words to express feeling and solve conflict…
Language Skills: Speaking in complete sentences, colors, name objects, listening, following directions, sharing stories…
Reading Readiness: Interest in books and how a book is read, recognizing letters…
Number Readiness: Recognize numerals one to ten, make a simple patterns, copy simple geometric shapes…
Self-Help Skills: Large muscle: walk a line, hop, catch & throw Small muscle: block building, scissors use, draw, copy, paste…
Religious Skills: Awareness of God in our lives, Bible stories, sing and prayer…
Social Skills: Sharing, listening, patience, respect, responsibility…
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:00 – 2:30
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-04-02 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-03-19 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
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. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 |
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| 2024-03-14 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
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 Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Violation Description: Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. |
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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 |
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| 2023-06-02 | Fine Order | |
| 2023-04-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action See Licensing Action Corrected on site |
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| 2020-10-09 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-03-15 | Correction Order | |
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