The Gardner School of Minnetonka
Child Care Center · License #1086640
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Public information
Address: 6040 Clearwater Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343-9467
License type: Child Care Center
License number: 1086640
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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 violations2023-07-12
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 $400 for two background study violations that occurred at The Gardner School of Minnetonka, located at 6040 Clearwater Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota. 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 June 27, 2023 While preparing for a licensing review, a DHS licensor determined that you failed to request background studies for two staff persons before they began working in a position allowing direct contact with children served by your program. SP1…”Read the full official document →
✓ Official state record reviewed 7/14/2026. 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 The Gardner School of Minnetonka a licensed Minnesota child care center?
The Gardner School of Minnetonka is listed on Minnesota's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #1086640) in Minnetonka. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does The Gardner School of Minnetonka have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there is 1 public licensing action on record for The Gardner School of Minnetonka (Fine Order). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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