Group family child care
✓ Licensed
Van Dorn Barbara J
Grand Rapids, MN
· Itasca County
817 SW 6th Ave,
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Type of Care
Family Child Care (Residential Dwelling)
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group family child care
Active License
License Number
217162
Licensed Since
1995
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Itasca County Health & Human Services
License Conditions: No transporting of children under age nine.
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About the Provider
group family day care: licensed capacity of 12 children, with no more than 10 children under school age, of these 10 children, a combined total of no more than 2 children shall be infants and toddlers. Of these two children, no more than 1 child shall be an infant.
Additional Information:
First Initial License Date: 8/1/1995. No transporting of children under age nine.; No transporting of children under age eight.;
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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| 2025-10-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.71, subdivision 3, paragraph (c) - Additional Health and Safety
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4.A - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3, paragraph (b) - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 3, paragraph (c) - Cribs - All 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. Children's Records: Provider did not keep each child's record up to date. Children's Records: Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete. Cribs - All: Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Cribs - All: Provider did not maintain documentation that crib was safe or not recalled. Cribs - All: Crib safety documentation was not accessible. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted |
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| 2025-06-16 | Conditional License Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-03-18 | Conditional License Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-03-10 | Conditional License Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-12-19 | Conditional License and Fine Order | |
| 2024-06-27 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-06-06 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, b - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.52, subdivision 1 (a)(2) - Physical Environment
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 1 - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 3 - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 6 - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 13, item A - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Cribs - All: Infant not placed on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet. Physical Environment: A basement used for care did not have at least one emergency escape route from the main exit of the space. Sanitation and Health: The residence was dirty, had rubbish, or had peeling paint. Sanitation and Health: Garbage containers were accessible to infants and toddlers. Sanitation and Health: Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely. Sanitation and Health: Children in diapers were not kept clean and dry, or provider did not follow sanitary diapering standards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In Compliance at Follow-Up Review Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review In Compliance at Follow-Up Review |
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| 2023-05-29 | Conditional License Review | In Compliance |
| 2023-04-27 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-08-24 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 3, items E and A - Admissions, Provider Records, Reporting
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.50, subdivision 7 - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.50, subdivision 9.d.1 - Caregiver Qualifications and Training Violation Description: Admissions, Provider Records, Reporting: Provider policies lacked required information. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete 16 hours of training each year. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year. |
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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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| 2021-05-12 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9502.0435, subpart 13 - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Children in diapers were not kept clean and dry, or provider did not follow sanitary diapering standards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site |
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| 2019-05-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9502.0435, subpart 15.A - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Pending Approval |
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| 2018-06-04 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
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