Child Care Center
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Next Best Thing to Mom
Cambridge, MN
· Isanti County
390 Opportunity Blvd N,
Cambridge, MN 55008
Quick Facts
Capacity
83 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
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
1000491
License Holder
Next Best Thing to Mom, Inc.
Licensed Since
1999
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Isanti County Family Services
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About the Provider
NBTTM has been serving the Cambridge and surrounding communities for many many years. My husband (Mike Peno) and I purchased the childcare center in July 1999 and have proudly helped hundreds of families care for their children over the years.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours5:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-02-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan 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 Corrected on site |
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| 2025-03-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 4 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error. Children with Special Needs: The program did not have the required documentation when a child received special needs services at the program. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. |
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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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| 2024-07-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0130, subpart 1 - Reporting Requirements Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Reporting Requirements: The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-08-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-10-20 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-10-08 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-01-22 | License Review Report | |
| 2017-07-07 | Summary of Settlement Agreement | |
| 2017-01-18 | Correction Order | |
| 2017-01-18 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
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