Prairie Hill Montessori LLC
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📞 (763) 498-3122Reviews
All of our children have attended Prairie Hill. Ms. Katherine and her staff go above and beyond to connect with each and every child daily in their program. They instill the love of learning and play while preparing these little ones for kindergarten. This gem in Zimmerman has inspired and empowered our children to reach their full potential.
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About the Provider
The Montessori Method is based on 100+ years of proven scientific observation and individualized teaching. Each skill is broken down into small components, which are taught in a child-friendly, hands-on way. Children use the Montessori materials to build a concrete understanding of each skill. Individualized lessons and continued practice create a mastery of knowledge and a strong foundation toward higher-level thinking.
Unlike traditional education, the Montessori approach is toward mastery and not a set curriculum, within a set time. In Montessori, when a child is developmentally ready, they advance to the next level of learning. No child is forced ahead or held behind within a group lesson. This is why it is not uncommon for three year-olds to become readers, and 4 and 5 year-olds to develop math skills beyond traditional expectations. A true Montessori program is multi-age. Children between the ages of two-and-a-half to six-and-a-half all share the same learning environment. In the mixed-age setting, the children learn from one another. Younger children get a preview of future work by watching the older children. Older children reinforce their knowledge by sharing it with younger children. All the children learn to work with others of different ages and abilities, to respect each other’s work, and to treat each other with courtesy.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Wednesday6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Thursday6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-05-05 | Licensing 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 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan 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. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. |
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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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| 2026-03-27 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2025-07-17 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Food and Water: Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. 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 |
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| 2024-07-25 | 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 Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 |
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| 2023-07-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
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 Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. 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 DHS. 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 |
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| 2021-08-26 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-10-27 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-09-25 | Correction Order | |
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