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March 27, 2026 Monique Stumon, Authorized Agent School Readiness Learning Academy North 2309 Edinbrook Ter Minneapolis, MN 55443 License Number:1088993 Program Location: 2503 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411-1010 Dear Monique Stumon On July 25, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citation 4 in the Correction Order issued to you on July 22, 2025. You did not request review of Citations 1 through 3 and 5, therefore Citations 1 through 3 and 5 are not under the scope of review. Reconsideration Determination Citation 4 Violation. The license holder did not have a written emergency plan that included accommodations for infants and toddlers. Applicable Law. A licensed child care center must have a written emergency plan for emergencies that require evacuation, sheltering, or other protection of a child, such as fire, natural disaster, intruder, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to a child. The plan must be written on a form developed by the commissioner and must include accommodations for infants and toddlers. Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3. The commissioner must be given access to documents and records, including records maintained in electronic format without prior notice and as often as the commissioner considers necessary if the commissioner is investigating alleged maltreatment, conducting a licensing inspection, or investigating an alleged violation of applicable laws or rules. Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 12 (emphasis added). Your Response. You stated that your child care emergency plan on site includes infants and toddlers. Reconsideration Determination. The licensor noted that your written child care emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers. The licensor also noted that the form that was available on site during the site visit was a 2017 template of the emergency plan form. Your emergency plan must be written on a form developed by the commissioner and must include accommodations for infants and toddlers. The commissioner updated the acceptable Child Care Emergency Plan form, DHS-7955, in April 2024. The child care emergency plan that you had was last reviewed on March 8, 2024, and was on the old form. The 2017 template did not have a separate section for “describe special circumstance or procedures for accommodating infants and toddlers,” included in the updated April 2024 version. Citation 4 is affirmed because your child care emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers. On reconsideration, you sent in your emergency plan on the updated 2024 form containing accommodations for infants and toddlers. However, this version of the form was not available on site to the licensor during the site visit. The commissioner must be given access to documents and records, including records maintained in electronic format without prior notice and as often as the commissioner considers necessary if the commissioner is conducting a licensing inspection. During the exit interview, you did not mention your revised emergency plan, nor did you give the licensor access to your revised child care emergency form that contained accommodations for infants and toddlers. Citation 4 is affirmed because you did not give the licensor access to your revised child care emergency plan that contained accommodations for infants and toddlers. Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citation 4 is affirmed. You did not request review of Citations 1 through 3 and 5, therefore Citations 1 through 3 and 5 are not under the scope of review. This is a final agency decision. Previously Ordered Corrective Action. In the original Correction Order issued to you on July 22, 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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