Minnesota

June 17, 2025                  

Sarah Lovejoy, Authorized Agent

Kootasca Head Start Grand Rapids

822 Northeast 5th Avenue

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

License Number 1025915 (Child Care)

ORDER RESCINDING ORDER TO PAY A FINE

Dear Sarah Lovejoy:

On June 3, 2025, the Department of Human Services (DHS) issued Kootasca Head Start Grand Rapids an Order to Pay a Fine (“Fine Order”) based on a background study violation. On June 3, 2025, DHS received Kootacsa Head Start Grand Rapids appeal of the Fine Order.

Following the issuance of the Fine Order, DHS received additional information relevant to the background study violation. After reviewing this information, DHS has determined that there is insufficient evidence to support the violation for which the fine was issued. As a result, the June 3, 2025, Order to Pay a Fine and the background study violation therein is hereby rescinded. This Order supersedes the Order dated June 3, 2025, and an appeal of that original Order is no longer applicable.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this matter, you may contact Jay Condon, Unit Supervisor, at 651-431-6030, extension 4002.

Sincerely,

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Peggy Cunningham, Unit Manager

Licensing Division

Office of Inspector General


PO Box 64242 • Saint Paul, Minnesota • 55164-0242 • An Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer

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