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August 20, 2025 Zamzam Mumin, Authorized Agent Solar Academy Inc. 1274 Marion Rd SE Rochester, MN 55904 License Number: 1064021 ( Child Care Ctr) Dear Zamzam Mumin: The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citation 1 and 4 in the Correction Order issued to you on March 13, 2025 (enclosed). You did not request reconsideration of Citations 2, 3 and 5. Therefore, Citations 2, 3 and 5 are final and not within the scope review. On June 18, 2025, licensing functions for child care centers, family child care programs, and child foster care programs, and maltreatment investigations involving child care centers, have been transferred from Minnesota Department of Human Services, Office of Inspector General (DHS), to the new Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), as directed by state law. While this matter began under DHS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 15.039, subdivision 2, DCYF is now the responsible agency. Reconsideration Determination Citation 1 Violation. Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering diaper products. Applicable Law. License holders must get written permission from the child's parent before administering medicine, diapering products, sunscreen lotions, and insect repellents. Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item A. Your Response. You stated, “I do not believe that diaper wipes are considered medicine thus needing special documentation for their use. Wipes are essential to infants/toddler’s toileting procedures similar to providing toilet paper for older students. We ask all parents to provide diapers, diaper wipes and change of clothing on their first day. For a parent to sign enrollment is giving permission.” Reconsideration Determination. While you do not believe that diaper wipes require special documentation for use, the rule specifically identifies diapering products as an item requiring written permission from a child’s parents prior to administering medication. Diaper wipes are a diapering product. The program was administering diaper wipes when changing diapers. The program did not have written parental permission to administer diapering products. As you stated in your request for reconsideration, the program’s enrollment forms asked that parents provide diapers wipes, and change of clothing – the form did not specifically address parental consent for the administration of diapering products. Citation 1 is affirmed. Citation 4 Violation. The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Documentation was not available on site to show that 3 of 5 (SP1, SP2 and SP3) individuals (director, staff persons, substitutes, or unsupervised volunteers) completed pediatric first aid training within the previous two years (SP1, SP2 and SP3). Applicable Law. The license holder must maintain a personnel record on site for all staff; the record must include documentation that the person has completed the required first aid and CPR training. Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D. Pediatric first aid training must be repeated by the director and staff persons at least every second calendar year. Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3, paragraph (b). Your Response. You contend, “We have completed both adult, child and infant CPR and 1st aid by January 5, 2025. I have attached copies.” Reconsideration Determination. During the licensing review, program did not have documentation available on site that SP1, SP2 and SP3 completed the required pediatric first aid training with the previous two years. The program provided documentation that SP1, SP2, and SP3 completed “Adult Child Infant C.A.R.E. CPR” and “First Aid” training through American CPR Training. The website (https://americancpr.com/safety-training/safety-training-topics/cpr-training-at-your-location.html) for American CPR Training also makes it clear that “Adult Child Infant” is a descriptor of the CPR training, not the first aid training. The curriculum of the first aid training makes no mention of pediatric first aid. SP1, SP2, and SP3 were required to complete pediatric first aid training – the first aid training completed is different than the required pediatric first aid training. Citation 4 is affirmed. Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citations 1 and 4 are affirmed. This is a final agency decision. Previously Ordered Corrective Action. In the original Correction Order, you were ordered to correct the violation(s) cited, and submit documentation of such action to your licensor. A request for reconsideration does not stay any provisions or requirements of the correction order. Minnesota Statutes, 142B.16, subdivision 2, paragraph (a). If you have not done so already, please immediately comply with the previously ordered corrective actions for all uncontested and affirmed violations. The Commissioner appreciates your response and encourages you to continue to work cooperatively with your licensor to ensure the safety and well-being of the children you serve. Sincerely,
Hlee Vang, Attorney Legal Counsel’s Office Office of Inspector General
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