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Group family child care ✓ Licensed

Johnson Amanda

Brainerd, MN · Crow Wing County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (4 reviews)
11502 County Road 44, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Quick Facts

Capacity
14 children
Age Range
6 weeks to 13 years
Rate Range
$25
Type of Care
Family Child Care (Residential Dwelling)
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

Contact Information

📞 (218) 839-4942
11502 County Road 44
Brainerd, MN 56401
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Licensed Group family child care
Active License
License Number
1065030
Licensed Since
2012
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Crow Wing County Social Service Center

Reviews

3.5
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆
4 reviews
5★
2
4★
0
3★
0
2★
1
1★
1
Tanda M glaser
2021-10-26 14:03:03
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

By far the best family provider! She welcomes the kids into her home and into her family. She cares about what the parents want for the kids and does her best to always do what is asked. She is very loving, patient, and so kind hearted! I would recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a provider that is consistent and respectful!!! This family is amazing

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Oneangrymom
2019-12-23 23:31:22
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I have used this provider a couple of times as a drop in service. I would not recommend to absolutely anyone!!!! Her house is filthy and way to small for more then one or two kids. She and her husband are very angry and vile people. She should not have a daycare license at all. If you love your kids at all you would never bring them to this family.

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Brokenflutterby
2019-09-05 00:25:06
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Our experience started off wonderful. Amanda answered texts promptly, sent reassuring photos to let me know my infant child was in good hands. Then, my significant other and I had a couple of personal troubles, leading to him being fired. It took him a bit longer to find work than we hoped and we ended up a couple weeks behind. At first, she said she would work with us. But then she began closing her business at the last moment (i.e. either with an hour +/- 30 minutes or while en route to my job.) at sporadic, but increasingly regular intervals. But it seemed that she didn't close for other parents when she told she was closing for the day. I don't believe in coincidence. Aside from that little hiccup with behind payments we have caught up and been within 1-2 days of due date, Depending onpaydays.

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1happyMom
2014-10-23 03:50:29
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing provider, compassion, tlc, great enviroment and great experience for children of all ages.

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About the Provider

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group family day care: licensed capacity of 14 children, with no more than 10 children under school age, of these 10 children, a combined total of no more than 4 children shall be infants and toddlers. Of these 4 children, no more than 3 children shall be infants.

Additional Information:

First Initial License Date: 12/17/2012.

 

Fun on the farm daycare is located 6 miles south of Brainerd.  We have a small hobby farm, enjoy lots of outside time.  We do our daily circle time, crafts, many field trips.   Enrolled in Providers Choice Food Program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday-Friday
  • Open Hours530 am to 430 pm

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2026-03-24 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2026-01-21 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.71, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Additional Health and Safety Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 6, paragraph (e) - Caregiver Qualifications and Training Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 8 - Caregiver Qualifications and Training Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 10, paragraph (d), clause (1) - Caregiver Qualifications and Training Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Crib Safety - Mesh Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Cribs - All Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.62, paragraph (f) - Insurance Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 12, item C - Sanitation and Health Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0445, subpart 1.A - Water, Food, and Nutrition
Violation Description: Additional Health and Safety: License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: In-person or online training in reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and/or abusive head trauma was not repeated at least once every two years. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and each substitute and/or adult caregiver did not complete required ongoing training each year Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year. Crib Safety - Mesh: Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections. Cribs - All: Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Insurance: Signed parent or guardian receipt of liability insurance notification was not kept. Sanitation and Health: Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets. Water, Food, and Nutrition: Well water was not tested annually.
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
2025-08-25 Licensing Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0367, C.2 - Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age Distributions
Violation Description: Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age Distributions: Provider did not follow age distribution limits.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
2025-07-22 Licensing Review In Compliance
2024-11-19 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 12, item C - Sanitation and Health
Violation Description: Sanitation and Health: Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2023-10-24 Licensing Review In Compliance
2023-06-28 Licensing Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, b - Cribs - All
Violation Description: Cribs - All: Infant not placed on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site
2022-10-07 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.51, subdivision 1 (a) - Additional Health and Safety Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4.A - Children's Records Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4.C - Children's Records Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0425, subpart 2 - Physical Environment Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0425, subpart 2 - Physical Environment Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.145, subdivision 1.b - Reporting Notification Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 4 - Sanitation and Health Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 16, items A, B, C, D, E and F - Sanitation and Health
Violation Description: Additional Health and Safety: Prior to admission, the provider did not obtain any known allergy information about the child. Children's Records: Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete. Children's Records: Immunization records were not up to date. Physical Environment: Outdoor play space was unsafe because it wasn't enclosed. Physical Environment: Outdoor play space was not safe. Reporting Notification: Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians. Sanitation and Health: Toxic substances were accessible to children. Sanitation and Health: Provider did not follow all standards for the care of sick children or giving medicine.
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 Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2020-10-20 Licensing Review In Compliance
2019-11-07 Licensing Review In Compliance
2018-11-16 Licensing Review In Compliance

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