Child Care Center
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Blackjack Babies
Dawson, MN
· Lac Qui Parle County
848 CHESTNUT ST,
Dawson, MN 56232
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1098139
License Holder
Dawson-Boyd Public School District 0378-01
Licensed Since
2019
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Lac Qui Parle County Family Service Center
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About the Provider
Blackjack Babies is a Child Care Center in Dawson MN, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Per state fire marshal, temporary occupancy extension granted until 10/11/2021.;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-06-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.10, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 142B.65, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-10-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.41, subdivision 13 - Food and Water Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Food and Water: The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-11-19 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 7 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1 - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1 - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 3 - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an aide met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: The program violated the requirements for using an unqualified substitute. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-11-06 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training Violation Description: Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-06-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 4 - Fire and Safety Codes
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 2. - Program Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0033, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1 - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5a, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, paragraph (a) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Fire and Safety Codes: The floor plan did not contain all required items. Program Practices: The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that an aide met qualifications. Staff Training: All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-11-28 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 3. - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 14. - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program's procedure for handling food prepared on-site was not complete. Health Practices: Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-07-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9503.0140, subpart 2 - Health Practices Violation Description: The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-12-15 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
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