Hello and welcome to South Fork Childcare! My name is Ginny and I am a licensed home daycare provider. I am licensed through Stearns County and have a Class C2 license.
I have a State of MN birth-grade 3 Teaching License.
Group family child care
✓ Licensed
Mergen Virginia H
Albany, MN
· Stearns County
33462 Co Rd 41,
Albany, MN 56307
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
6 weeks - school age
Rate Range
$35-$115
Type of Care
Family Child Care (Residential Dwelling)
Languages
English, All languages supported
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group family child care
Active License
License Number
1064507
Licensed Since
2012
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Accreditation
MN birth-grade 3 Teaching License
District Office
Stearns County Social Services
License Conditions: No transporting of children under age nine.
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About the Provider
Additional Information:
I offer a fun, safe and loving learning environment for your children! We have a large yard in a country setting, perfect for children! Please call or email for more information or to set up an interview. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
No transporting of children under age nine.; No transporting of children under age eight.;Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Mon - Fri
- Open Hours7:00am-5:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-06-30 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-07-11 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-08-27 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2023-08-08 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-08-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.51, subdivision 3 (c) - Additional Health and Safety
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4.a - Crib Safety - Rigid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, d - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 2.a - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3.a - Cribs - All
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0367, C.1 - Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age Distributions
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.52, subdivision 4 - Physical Environment
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0445, subpart 1.A - Water, Food, and Nutrition Violation Description: Additional Health and Safety: License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills. Children's Records: Provider did not obtain all required information prior to admission. Crib Safety - Rigid: Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections. Cribs - All: Caregiver swaddled infant without written permission from parent or guardian. Cribs - All: Provider did not have documentation of each crib's brand name and model number. Cribs - All: Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age Distributions: Provider did not follow age distribution limits. Physical Environment: Fire extinguisher was not maintained. Water, Food, and Nutrition: Well water was not tested annually. |
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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 |
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| 2021-08-06 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-08-23 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2018-08-15 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9502.0425, subpart 2 - Physical Environment Violation Description: Outdoor play space was unsafe because it wasn't enclosed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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