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September 14, 2026 Jindelee Pemble, Authorized Agent Little Acorns 2721 Tyrone Ln Mound, MN 55364 License Number: 2001723 (Child Care Center) Dear Jindelee Pemblee: On July 17, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Services (DCYF), Division of Licensing, received your request for reconsideration regarding Citation 4 in the Correction Order issued to you on July 2, 2026. You did not request reconsideration of any other citations; therefore, they are not under review. Reconsideration Determination Citation 4: Each child's record did not contain all required information 4 of 4 (C1, C2, C3 and C4) children's files reviewed did not contain written authorization for the center to act in an emergency or when the parent cannot be reached or is delayed. Your Request for Reconsideration. You stated, “At the time of the licensing review on June 30, 2026, all four of these children's files contained a signed Emergency Contact Information form. That form includes the parent or guardian's written consent for Little Acorns to administer emergency first aid, to call 911 and seek medical attention when necessary, and for the emergency contacts listed on the form to act on the parent's behalf until the parent is available. I have attached copies of the signed forms from all four files as documentation that this authorization was in place at the time of the review.” Applicable Law. At the time of enrollment in the center, the license holder must ensure that a record is maintained on each child. The record must contain written authorization for the license holder to act in an emergency, or when a parent cannot be reached or is delayed. Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, part H. Reconsideration Determination. On the day of the site visit, the Licensor noted that both paper enrollment forms and information that was provided on the program’s application for parents did not contain written authorization for the center to act in an emergency or when the parent cannot be reached or is delayed. This violation was discussed during your exit interview. You did not provide any additional documentation at that time. Although you provided information on reconsideration, these documents were not provided during the site visit. Each child's record did not contain all required information 4 of 4 (C1, C2, C3 and C4) children's files reviewed did not contain written authorization for the center to act in an emergency or when the parent cannot be reached or is delayed; therefore, Citation 4 is affirmed. Disposition The Commissioner has reviewed the relevant laws and all the information you submitted in response to the Correction Order. Citation 4 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,
Hlee Vang, Attorney Legal Counsel’s Office Office of Inspector General
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