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March 26, 2026 Amy Frey, Authorized Agent Minneapolis Kids @Webster 1250 W Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 License Number: 1089697 (Cert CCC) Program Location: 425 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2117 Dear Amy Frey On July 16, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citation 1 in the Correction Order (enclosed) issued to you on June 27, 2025. Reconsideration Determination Citation 1 Violation. 1 of 5 (SP4) individuals (director, staff persons, substitutes, or unsupervised volunteers), were working in the program before the program received a notice from the commissioner stating that the individual was not disqualified or that the background study needed more time to be completed. Applicable Law. The subject of a background study may not perform any activity requiring a background study until the commissioner has issued a notice of the study results that the individual is not disqualified; or more time is needed to complete the study but the individual is not required to be removed from direct contact or access to people receiving services prior to completion of the study as provided under section 245C.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) or (c). Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2. Your Response. You stated that SP4’s first day of contact with children at the program was December 28, 2024. The supervision notice was issued December 27, 2024. You also stated that there was a data entry mistake regarding SP4’s first date of direct contact on the Hub. Finally, you corrected the data entry error and attached SP4’s revised orientation record. Reconsideration Determination. The licensor noted that SP4’s first day of contact with the children at the program was December 26, 2024, according to the Hub. The supervision notice was issued on December 27, 2024. SP4 had contact with the children one day before the supervision notice was issued. SP4 could not have contact with the children before the commissioner issued notice of the study that SP4 was not disqualified, or more time was needed to complete the study. The licensor informed the site lead on June 24, 2025, during the site visit and the center operator on June 27, 2025, of SP4’s background study violation. You did not provide any additional documentation to show that SP4’s first day of contact was not December 26, 2024, at the time. On reconsideration, you stated that the date listed of December 26, 2024, as SP4’s first day of contact, was a data entry mistake. However, this is the date that you entered into the Hub as SP4’s first day of contact. You also stated that December 28, 2024, was SP4’s correct first day of contact. December 28, 2024, was a Saturday. Your program is a certified child care center in Minneapolis public schools; school is not in session on Saturday. You did not offer any additional information. There is sufficient evidence to show that SP4’s first day of contact was December 26, 2024, which was one day before the commissioner issued notice on December 27, 2024, in violation of the cited background study requirement. Citation 1 is affirmed. Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citation 1 is affirmed. This is a final agency decision. Previously Ordered Corrective Action. In the original Correction Order issued to you on June 27, 2025, 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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