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May 26, 2026 Scott Urban, Authorized Agent Kids Kare Center 933 5th St W Hastings, MN 55033 License Number: 807399 (Child Care Center) Program Location: 11125 Point Douglas Dr S, Hastings, MN 55033-9178 Dear Scott Urban: On September 17, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citation 3 in the Correction Order issued to you on September 5, 2025. You did not request reconsideration of any other citations; therefore, they are not under review. Reconsideration Determination Citation 3: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Documentation was not available on site to show that 5 of 6 (SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7) 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 (SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7); and · before unsupervised direct contact with a child (SP1). Your Request for Reconsideration. You stated that the citation was based on a grammatical error. You included the class syllabus and instructor’s contact information to provide evidence that your staff were trained on all ages of first aid training including pediatric first aid. You also stated that “Child CPR, AED, Infant CPR, First Aid” was documented on the certificate, and that has been sufficient for several years with previous licensors.” 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). Reconsideration Determination. The licensor noted that you did not comply with first aid training requirements. Documentation was not available on site to show that 5 of 6 (SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7) 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 (SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7); and before unsupervised direct contact with a child (SP1). On reconsideration, you stated that your staff were trained on all ages of first aid training including pediatric first aid. You also highlighted that the certificate read “Child CPR, AED, Infant CPR, First Aid.” The available documentation to the licensor during the site visit shows that 5 of 6 (SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7) completed “Heartsaver for K-12 Shools” with optional modules of “Child CPR, AED, Infant CPR, First Aid” not (emphasis added) pediatric first aid. SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7 are 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 SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7 had not completed pediatric first aid, prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child within the previous two years. On reconsideration, you included a syllabus for Basic First Aid for Daycares. First, the syllabus does not specifically state that the training included pediatric first aid training. Therefore, the syllabus, ostensibly, does not show that SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7 completed pediatric first aid training. Second, the syllabus was provided 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. Citation 3 is affirmed because SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 and SP7 have not completed the required pediatric first aid training within 90 days of the start of work or within the previous two years; and before unsupervised direct contact with a child (SP1). Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all of the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citation 3 is 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,
Attorney Name, Attorney Legal Counsel’s Office Office of Inspector General
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