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March 30, 2026 Caroline Krueger, Authorized Agent Rainbow School and Child Care Center 680 Mississippi St NE Minneapolis, MN 55432-4422 License Number: 802019 (Child Care Ctr) Program Location: 680 Mississippi St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432-4422 Dear Caroline Krueger: On July 28, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citations 1 and 5 in the Correction Order issued to you on July 10, 2025. You did not request review for Citations 2 through 4, and 6, and therefore, Citations 2 through 4, and 6 are not under the scope of review. Reconsideration Determination Citation 1 Violation. The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. A medicine, insect repellent, sunscreen, or diaper rash product was accessible to children. · One bottle of sunscreen was stored on top of a low self, in the art area, accessible to children. (Preschool 2: Preschool classroom) · One package of diaper wipes was stored on top of a three drawer plastic storage container, in the art area, accessible to children. (Preschool 2: Preschool classroom) · One bottle of sunscreen was stored on top of a low metal cart of drawers, containing children's mailboxes, accessible to children.(Pre-K: Preschool classroom) · One package of diaper wipes was stored on top of a low metal cart of drawers, containing children's mailboxes, accessible to children. (Pre-K: Preschool classroom) Applicable Law. A license holder who administers medicine, insect repellents, sunscreen lotions, and diaper rash control products must ensure that the products must be stored according to directions on the original container and so that they are inaccessible to children. Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E. Your Response. You requested that the commissioner consider that there were no children in the pre-school classrooms. You explained that on the date of the site visit the teachers were in a rush to bring the children on a field trip, and that is why the sunscreens were left on the lower shelf. You stated that now the sunscreen has been placed on the top shelves inaccessible to children. You also stated that now the baby wipes have been placed in containers labeled with your program name, and that the baby wipes have been placed on the top shelves inaccessible to children. Reconsideration Determination. The licensor observed one bottle of sunscreen stored on top of a low shelf, in the art area in the preschool 2-classroom and one bottle of sunscreen stored on top of a low metal cart of drawers, containing children's mailboxes in the pre-k-preschool classroom both of which were accessible to children. Sunscreen must be stored according to directions on the original container and so that they are inaccessible to children. Sunscreen must be inaccessible to children regardless of whether children are supervised or in the room. The sunscreen would have been accessible to the children before they left for the field trip. Sunscreen was stored in places that were accessible to children, therefore Citation 1 is affirmed regarding the sunscreen. The licensor observed one package of diaper wipes stored on top of a three drawer plastic storage container, in the art area in the preschool 2-classroom and one package of diaper wipes stored on top of a low metal cart of drawers, containing children's mailboxes in the pre-k-preschool room, both of which were accessible to children. The diaper wipes are a diaper rash control product, the diaper wipes container stated that the wipes must be stored in a place inaccessible to children. Diaper wipes must be inaccessible to children regardless of whether the diaper wipes are labeled or children are supervised. The diaper wipes would have been accessible to the children before they left for the field trip. The diaper wipes were stored in places that were accessible to children, therefore Citation 1 is affirmed regarding diaper wipes. Citation 5 Violation. The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Documentation was not available on site to show that 1 of 7 (SP2) individuals (director, staff persons, substitutes, or unsupervised volunteers) completed pediatric first aid training within 90 days of the start of work or within the previous two years (SP2). Applicable Law. The director, staff persons, substitutes, and unsupervised volunteers must satisfactorily complete pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child, but not to exceed the first 90 days of employment. Pediatric first aid training must be repeated at least every second calendar year. Pediatric first aid training under this subdivision must be provided by an individual approved as a first aid instructor and must not be used to meet in-service training requirements under subdivision 9. Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4. The license holder must ensure that a personnel record for each staff person is maintained at the center. The personnel record for each staff person must contain documentation, when applicable, that the staff person has completed the first aid and CPR training required in part 9503.0035 , subparts 2 and 3. Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D. 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 SP2 completed the required CPR training and documentation was in SP2’s file. You acknowledged that SP2’s file lacked documentation to show that SP2 completed the required pediatric first aid training. Finally, after the licensing visit, you contacted the trainer and obtained a copy of SP2’s certificate documentation that SP2 completed the required first aid training and placed it in SP’s file. Reconsideration Determination. The licensor noted that you did not have documentation on site that SP2 completed pediatric first aid training within 90 days of the start of work or within the two previous years. The licensor noted that SP2’s available first aid documentation cards read “Heartsaver First Aid.” During the exit interview, the licensor reiterated that “Heartsaver” does not meet the statutory requirement that the director, staff persons, substitutes, and unsupervised volunteers must satisfactorily complete pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child within 90 days of the start of work or within the previous two years. On reconsideration, you stated that SP2 completed pediatric first aid training but did not receive a certificate. You also submitted a copy SP’2 Heartsaver certificate which appeared to be signed by the instructor. The instructor’s name is not clear and appears to be a mix of letters and numbers. The certificate references SP2 and pediatric but a lot of the text is unclear and not grammatically correct. The available documentation to the licensor during the site visit shows that SP2 completed “Heartsaver First Aid” not pediatric first aid. SP2 is required to complete pediatric first aid within 90 days prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child and every two years. Citation 2 is affirmed because SP2 had not completed pediatric first aid, prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child within the previous two years. On reconsideration, you provided an unclear and error-filled certificate after the site visit. You must provide the commissioner with 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. You did not make SP2’s certificate available to the licensor at the site visit. SP2’s certificate does not show that SP2 completed pediatric first aid training. Citation 2 is affirmed because SP2’s certificate was not available at the site visit and does not show that SP2 completed the required pediatric first aid training. Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citations 1 and 5 are affirmed. You did not request review for Citations 2 through 4, and 6, and therefore, Citations 2 through 4, and 6 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 10, 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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