Freshwater Learning Center
Child Care Center · License #1023991
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Public information
Address: 4319 Steiner St, Saint Bonifacius, MN, 55375-1100
License type: Child Care Center
License number: 1023991
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Licensing actions (correction orders, fine orders, maltreatment memoranda) appear as alerts to followers when the state posts them. Full details live in the official record.
Recent licensing activity
Public licensing actions we've recorded for this center, in plain English. The full record (up to 4 years) is on the official state page linked above.
- SeriousFined for violations2025-11-05
The state issued a monetary fine for one or more licensing violations.
From the official document“The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is ordering you to pay a fine of $600 for three out of four background study violations. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. Reason for the Fine DHS is issuing this fine order based on your failure to comply with the following background study requirement: Background Study Violation Determined on September 18, 2025: 1. During a licensing review, a DCYF licensor determined that four staff persons provided direct contact services to persons served by the program prior to receiving a notice from DHS. SP1 began working in a position allowing direct contact services to persons served…”Read the full official document → - SevereSubstantiated maltreatment finding2025-01-08
The state investigated and CONFIRMED maltreatment at this center. This is the most serious record a center can have. Read the full memo.
View the official document → - SeriousFined for violations2024-11-19
The state issued a monetary fine for one or more licensing violations.
From the official document“The Department of Human Services (DHS) is ordering you to pay a fine of $200 for one background study violation. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. Reason for the Fine DHS is issuing this fine order based on your failure to comply with the following background study requirement: Background Study Violation Determined on November 4, 2024 While preparing for a licensing visit, a DHS licensor determined you failed torepeat a background study for one child care program staff within five years of the staff person’s most recent study. SP1 began working in a position allowing direct contact services to persons served by the program on…”Read the full official document → - NotableCited for violations (correction ordered)2024-06-14
The state found rule violations during an inspection and required the center to fix them. Common; severity depends on what was cited.
From the official document“On May 30, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration of citation 1 in the Correction Order (Attachment A) issued to you by the Department of Human Services on May 28, 2024. You did not challenge citation 2, and it is therefore final and not within the scope of this review. SUMMARY OF CITATIONS AND RECONSIDERATION DETERMINATION: Citation 1: Violation: Staff distribution requirements were not maintained. A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Specifically, on the day of the licensing visit, the Toddler 1 classroom had three aides with 12 children. With 12 toddlers, a teacher was…”Read the full official document → - SeriousFined for violations2023-11-27
The state issued a monetary fine for one or more licensing violations.
From the official document“The Department of Human Services (DHS) is ordering you to pay a fine of $200 for one background study violation. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. Reason for the Fine DHS is issuing this fine order based on your failure to comply with the following background study requirement: Background Study Violation Determined on October 30, 2023 While preparing for a licensing review, a DHS licensor determined that you failed to meet the background study requirements for one staff person who was working in a position allowing direct contact with children served by the program. SP1 began working in a position allowing direct contact services…”Read the full official document → - SeriousFined for violations2023-11-27
The state issued a monetary fine for one or more licensing violations.
From the official document“The Department of Human Services (DHS) is ordering you to pay a fine of $200 for one background study violation. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. Reason for the Fine DHS is issuing this fine order based on your failure to comply with the following background study requirement: Background Study Violation Determined on October 30, 2023 While preparing for a licensing review, a DHS licensor determined that you failed to meet the background study requirements for one staff person who was working in a position allowing direct contact with children served by the program. SP1 began working in a position allowing direct contact services…”Read the full official document →
✓ Official state record reviewed 7/15/2026. The official record always controls.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: MN Geospatial Commons econ_child_care
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freshwater Learning Center a licensed Minnesota child care center?
Freshwater Learning Center is listed on Minnesota's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #1023991) in Saint Bonifacius. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does Freshwater Learning Center have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 6 public licensing actions on record for Freshwater Learning Center (Fine Order, Maltreatment Memorandum, Correction Order). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find Freshwater Learning Center's official licensing record?
Freshwater Learning Center's official record is maintained by the State of Minnesota and is linked at the top of this page. Childcare Alerts surfaces and links to public records; the official government record always controls.
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