Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
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Great center, just remodeled and is very child friendly. We liked the small groups in the infant rooms and teachers who know their stuff. My daughter who went through KR could read when she went to Kindergarten. Love the teachers at Stepping Stones both of the girls had some of the same teachers, which means a lot as staff seams very happy. We were there 6years and 9 months years total with both girls, some families had been there 9 years+. My only wish is they opened at 6:30, but reworking our schedules to come at 7 was well worth it for our family.
we switched to Stepping Stones a few years ago. Teachers and Management are welcoming, kind and top notch! Our kids have been in infant - preschool and we have always had outstanding care. we were happy we got into the infant room because there is usually a waiting list. We recommend to all our friends and neighbors.
Switched to Stepping Stones a few years ago. The teachers and management are welcoming, kind and top notch! We've had kids in infant- preschool and recommend them to all our friends and neighbors.
both kids love stepping stones! The LANA and farm to preschool activities are amazing. Highly recommend the center
Wonderful child care and preschool. Ms Sara and Mr Aaron are great to work with and answer all our questions. All 3 children loved it!
Installations are great and it feels like a secure place. However, I have been dissapointed with the staff in the infant room. Many times my child has been there just with the assistant teachers, and there is not communication about what infants are doing during the day. They do give you a daily report, but I would have loved to receive a more detailed and specific information about activities/ curriculum they have done with my child ( what are the books they are reading, the games, songs,...etc), and what things have my child accomplished. One big incovenience of this place is that they open at 7:00, and teachers arrive at the same time too. Many times I had to wait for 5-10 minutes for the teacher to drop her bag, take her coat, and organize her things so that she can take care of my child. 5-10 minutes when you are in a rush and already late to work is a problem. They should open at 6:30 like the most of the daycare, or at least make sure their staff start their work at 6:45 so that they are 100% ready to receive children at 7:00.
One last suggestion, would you please put some kind of table close to the closet where the carseats are so that parents can easily accommodate their children in the carseat? It is a pain to have to bend to the floor everyday to do that.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site Corrected on site |
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| 2025-10-30 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-09-03 | 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 142B.66, 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 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 Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 2, paragraph (a) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 4 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
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 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. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers. Nap and Rest: The program did not meet napping area and equipment requirements. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. 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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-01-14 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2024-09-18 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 1 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program violated the behavior guidance general requirements. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. |
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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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| 2024-07-24 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2024-04-16 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. |
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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 |
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| 2024-04-15 | Maltreatment Determination and Fine Order | |
| 2024-03-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Medication/First Aid: Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products. 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-07-20 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2023-02-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 4 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - 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.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Nap and Rest: The program did not meet napping area and equipment requirements. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. 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 |
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| 2022-11-04 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3. - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item F. - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1. - Program Practices Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Program Plan/Interest Areas: The program did not meet the developmental needs of each child as required in the child care program plan. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. |
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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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| 2021-02-17 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-02-28 | Correction Order | |
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