Child Care Center
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The Oaks Childcare and Preschool
Alexandria, MN
· Douglas County
2671 McKay Ave S,
Alexandria, MN 56308
Quick Facts
Capacity
88 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program, Drop-in Child Care Program
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
2000151
License Holder
Alexandria Community Learning Center
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Douglas County Social Services
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About the Provider
The Oaks Childcare and Preschool is a Child Care Center in Alexandria MN, with a maximum capacity of 88 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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| 2026-05-06 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2026-03-05 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-07-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Infant and Toddler Care: Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. 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 |
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| 2025-04-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 3 - Nap and Rest Violation Description: Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Nap and Rest: Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-04-14 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-01-15 | 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
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-10-08 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
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