Child Care Center
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The American Montessori, Inc.
Burnsville, MN
· Dakota County
13973 W PRESERVE BLVD,
Burnsville, MN 55337
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (952) 736-1004
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
830418
License Holder
American Montessori, Inc.
Licensed Since
1997
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Dakota County Community Services
License Conditions: Maximum number of school age in the preschool classroom is thirteen.
Reviews
Joanne
2018-06-04 12:52:13
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Our daughter has attended American Montessori in Burnsville for 2 1/2 years since the age of 3 years old. We cannot say enough good things about the teachers and staff at this school. She has grown into a respectful, fun loving and smart little girl during her years at American Montessori. The teachers at this school know doubt had a great impact on her learning, development and success. We are sad to see her leave this school but know she is prepared to enter Elementary School as a first grade student. We have great appreciation for the staff and teachers for their hard work and dedication!
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Jeremy
2011-06-19 20:32:57
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
American Montessori is not Montessori at all. My son has atteneded for 2 years and the staff has failed to show his how to use the materials for his age group. All of the teachers are not Montessori certified in the preschool room and are extremely unprofessional and rude. I was dissatified to learn that my sons "lead teacher" was really only an assistant qualified. Children are not respected as human beings and are yelled at and put into the corner or at a table even though the school does not follow a "time-out" policy. I would not reccomend this "true Montessori Institution" to even my worst enemy. If you want your children to be loved this is NOT the place.
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About the Provider
"Enrolling our daughter into American Montessori was one of the best decisions we made in her education thus far. She attended for 3 years and we were very impressed with the wealth of knowledge she was able to absorb in that period of time. Thank you American Montessori for your level of commitment to education! We will highly recommend you to everyone we know."
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday through Friday 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-12-16 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-09-04 | Conditional License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.46, paragraph (d) - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: The program placed an infant under one year of age down to sleep with weighted clothing, a hood, and/or a bib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site |
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| 2025-06-16 | Conditional License 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 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 4 - Nap and Rest Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: Toys and equipment that were placed in a child's mouth were not cleaned at least daily. Nap and Rest: The program did not meet napping area and equipment 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 |
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| 2025-03-17 | Conditional License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 16 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Fire extinguishers were not maintained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-09 | Conditional License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. |
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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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| 2024-07-31 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water Violation Description: Facility: Outside doors and windows had damaged or missing screens. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. |
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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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| 2024-05-15 | Conditional License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, item I and subpart 4, item C - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 2 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Documentation Logs: The program's documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies did not contain all required items. Health Practices: The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed. 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 |
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| 2024-02-27 | Conditional License Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 21 - Postings
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (4) and subdivision 3 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Postings: Posted emergency and accident procedures did not contain all required items. Program Practices: The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License. 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 |
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| 2023-12-14 | Reconsideration Response Conditional | |
| 2023-03-24 | Conditional License | |
| 2023-02-07 | Follow-Up Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1) - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7a, paragraph (a) - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The program was not operating within the terms of the license. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action See Licensing Action |
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| 2023-02-07 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action See Licensing Action |
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| 2022-10-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3. - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3. - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0125, item G; and 9503.0140, subpart 5. - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a). - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125. - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d). - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D. - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item A. - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (a). - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2. - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules Part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (1). - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7a, paragraph (a). - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, parts 9503.0032, subpart 2; and 9503.0120, item B. - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statues, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b) (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, paragraph (a). - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a). - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2. - Staff Training Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. Children with Special Needs: The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. Infant and Toddler Care: Dietary instructions for each infant were not obtained from parents. Infant and Toddler Care: An infant under six months was allowed to sleep on their stomach without the required documentation from parents. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Program Practices: Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. Program Practices: The program was not operating within the terms of the license. 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: All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing 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 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 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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| 2020-11-30 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-10-22 | Correction Order | |
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