Great Start Montessori School Inc
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Great Start Montessori is my daughter's home away from home. I'm excited to watch her grow in their loving care. I didn't want to go back to work so soon, but needed to. She started at 4 months, and I couldn't have felt more comfortable leaving her in their care. She is all smiles when I drop her off and when I pick her up. The teachers have so much love for the students, and it shows. The environment is clean and inviting. My husband commented that it doesn't have "that pee smell" that daycares have. Every time I drop off or pick up, the toddlers and "big kids" are busily playing and learning. The infant area is so peaceful, my baby acclimated quickly. There is a sense of community, calm and purpose here. I am so grateful for this little gem in our neighborhood.
We cannot say enough great things about Great Start. Our twins are currently in the infant room and are so well cared for. The small class size is great. All the teachers are so warm and care for the children as if they are their own. We are so happy we found Great Start for our children and are excited to see how they excel as they grow.
We brought our daughter here as a 12 month old and she was immediately at ease. We went through several centers and in-home providers before finding Great Start and as a parent I could finally feel confident that our daughter was getting the quality care and attention that she deserved. They are an intimate school with small class sizes and foster a caring environment for learning and growth. My daughter has become much more independent, feeling herself with a fork and spoon and playing intently with the creative work provided. I can't say enough good things about Great Start and the wonderful teachers that run it.
As the parents of a toddler enrolled at Great Start, we are very happy with all facets of the school. Our 18-month-old started in the infant environment and is now in the toddler classroom. The classrooms are beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed to invoke curiosity. We have been impressed with the curricula, teachers, and seamless transition when "graduating" from one environment to the next. We love that the small class size allows the teachers to individualize an experience for each child. Most importantly, we have found the teachers to be top-notch professionals, engaged and very loving towards our daughter. Great Start provides a warm and enriching community, and we are happy to have our daughter a part of it.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00-6:30
- Tuesday6:00-6:30
- Wednesday6:00-6:30
- Thursday6:00-6:30
- Friday6:00-6:30
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-21 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 10, paragraph (a) - Attendance Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training Violation Description: Attendance Records: Attendance records did not contain all required items. Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. 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 |
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| 2025-04-15 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - 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 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-05-03 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. 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. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR 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 |
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| 2023-06-22 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
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
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Program Practices: The maximum group size was exceeded. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. 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: Staff orientation training did not include 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-02-26 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-05-12 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-05-23 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2019-05-23 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2019-03-25 | Correction Order | |
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