Growing Explorers Learning Center
Child Care Center · License #1098018
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Public information
Address: 158 Jade Trl N, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042-2606
License type: Child Care Center
License number: 1098018
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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.
- NotableCited for violations (correction ordered)2026-06-10
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 September 30, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citations 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 in the Correction Order issued to you on September 12, 2025. You did not request reconsideration of any other citations; therefore, they are not under review. Reconsideration Determination Citation 1: Water bottles and reusable cups were used to provide drinking water to children and the program did not follow the policy for labeling with the child's first and last name. Your Request for Reconsideration. You stated that the violation was misleading and inaccurate. You also stated that you do follow the policy for…”Read the full official document → - SeriousFined for violations2025-09-17
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 $200 for one background study violation that occurred at growing Explorers Learning Center, located at 158 Jade Trail North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota. 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 August 27, 2025: 1. While preparing for a licensing visit, a DCYF licensor determined that you failed to meet the background study requirements for one person who meets the definition of a child…”Read the full official document → - NotableCited for violations (correction ordered)2024-09-19
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 August 23, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration of the citations in the Correction Order (Attachment A) issued to you by the Department of Human Services on August 6, 2024. SUMMARY OF CITATION AND RECONSIDERATION DETERMINATION: Citation 1: Violation: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Specifically, at approximately 2:40 p.m. on the date of the licensing visit, the DHS licensor observed children who were unsupervised in the restroom. Supervision occurs when a program staff person is accountable for the child’s care and is within sight or hearing of a child at all times so that the program…”Read the full official document → - SevereSubstantiated maltreatment finding2023-09-13
The state investigated and CONFIRMED maltreatment at this center. This is the most serious record a center can have. Read the full memo.
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✓ 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 Growing Explorers Learning Center a licensed Minnesota child care center?
Growing Explorers Learning Center is listed on Minnesota's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #1098018) in Lake Elmo. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does Growing Explorers Learning Center have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 4 public licensing actions on record for Growing Explorers Learning Center (Correction Order, Fine Order, Maltreatment Memorandum). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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