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July 29, 2026 Kenneth Boudreau, Authorized Agent Hope Christian Preschool 16898 Michael Ave Hastings, MN, 55033 License Number: 1014210 (Child Care Center) Program Location: 16898 Michael Ave., Hastings, MN, 55033 Dear Kenneth Boudreau: On October 22, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citations 2 and 3 in the Correction Order issued to you on October 9, 2025. You did not request reconsideration of any other citations; therefore, they are not under review. Reconsideration Determination Citation 2: The program was not operating within the terms of the license. On the day of the licensing visit, it was determined that a child considered an infant was present in the administrative office. The program does not have infants on their license. Your Request for Reconsideration. SP2, Director, stated that s/he had permission from his/her employer to bring his/her 10 month old son to work with him/her. SP2 stated that your program is a small preschool with two class rooms. SP2 stated that previous directors brought their children from infant to preschool age to the program. SP2 stated that the office was not a licensed class room. SP2’s son stays in the office with SP2 while s/he works and does not interfere with ratios/numbers for the two preschool class rooms at your program. SP2 stated that s/he has two other children who attend the program where SP2 works. SP2 stated that “according to Rule 3, a parent is able visit their child at any time, and it doesn’t say siblings can’t join.” SP2 stated: As the Rule 3 specifically states, I am able to visit with my children in their classrooms at any point and it does not state that my other child (10 month old infant) is not able to join those visits. Being the church has a lot of shared space, my office is shared with the church and so when I am in my office working and my 10 month old son is with me; however, as soon as I leave my office, I am a visiting parent of my other 2 son's classrooms. I wanted to explain this as I do NOT feel we are going against any licensing rules. Applicable Law. A license holder must notify the commissioner, in a manner prescribed by the commissioner, and obtain the commissioner's approval before making any change that would alter the license information listed under subdivision 14, paragraph (a). Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 15, paragraph (a). If the commissioner determines that the program complies with all applicable rules and laws, the commissioner shall issue a license consistent with this section. At minimum, the license shall state: (1) the name of the license holder; (2) the address of the program; (3) the effective date and expiration date of the license; (4) the type of license; (5) the maximum number and ages of persons that may receive services from the program; and (6) any special conditions of licensure. Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 14, paragraph (a). Reconsideration Determination. The Licensor observed that SP2 had his/her 10 months old child in SP2’s office. SP2 was working as the Director on the day of the site visit. Your program is not licensed for infants. Your program is only licensed for toddlers, preschool and school age children. Infants cannot be at the program during operating hours with program staff who are working regardless of whether the staff are the infant’s parent. Although the office is not a licensed space the office is within the building where your program operates and having infants at the program requires licensure and approval from the commissioner to provide care for infants at your program. SP2 had his/her 10 months old child in the office of your program while SP2 was in the capacity of working as the Director. You did not obtain approval from the commissioner to provide care for infants. SP2 was providing care for an infant at your program without prior approval from the commissioner; therefore, Citation 2 is affirmed. Citation 3: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Documentation was not available on site to show that 2 of 2 (SP2 and SP3) 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); and · within the previous two years (SP3). Your Request for Reconsideration. SP2 stated that SP2 and P3 completed pediatric first aid even though it was not stated on their respective Basic Life Support (BLS) cards. 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 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. (emphasis added). Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 12 (emphasis added). Reconsideration Determination. The licensor noted that you did not comply with pediatric first aid training requirements. Documentation was not available on site to show that SP2 and SP3 completed 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. You stated that SP2 and P3 completed pediatric first aid even though it was not stated on their respective Basic Life Support (BLS) cards The available documentation to the licensor during the site visit shows SP2 and SP3 completed “Basic Life Support (CPR and AED Program)” not (emphasis added) pediatric first aid training. SP2 and SP3 are required to complete pediatric first aid within 90 days prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child and every two years. Citation 3 is affirmed because SP2 and SP3 had not completed pediatric first aid, prior to having unsupervised direct contact with a child within the previous two years. On reconsideration, you included an email from a trainer. First, the email does not specifically state that the training was pediatric first aid training. Therefore, the email, ostensibly, does not show that SP2 and SP3 completed pediatric first aid training. Second, the email 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 SP2 and SP3 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. Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citations 2 and 3 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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