Child Care Center
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YMCA/Wee Folksgarten IRC
Grand Rapids, MN
· Itasca County
1209 SE 2ND AVE,
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
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
1119898
License Holder
Itasca County Family Young Men's Christian Association, Inc.
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Feb 19, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Itasca County Health & Human Services
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About the Provider
YMCA/Wee Folksgarten IRC is a Child Care Center in Grand Rapids MN, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-20 | Reconsideration Response Correction Order | |
| 2026-07-30 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications Violation Description: Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. |
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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 |
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| 2026-02-09 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2026-01-28 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 13 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-09-03 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.01, subdivision 27 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-07-02 | 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 Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 5 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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 |
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| 2025-02-12 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0065, subpart 3 - Children with Special Needs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Children with Special Needs: The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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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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| 2025-01-29 | Maltreatment Investigative Memorandum | |
| 2024-09-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 11 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 21 - Postings
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Facility: Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Postings: Posted emergency and accident procedures did not contain all required items. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. |
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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 |
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| 2024-09-20 | Maltreatment Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-06-27 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.13, subdivision 2 - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 15 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 13 - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas Violation Description: Background Studies: An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact. Facility: The program's bathrooms were not clean. Facility: Children did not have access to personal hygiene products. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Health Practices: Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Medication/First Aid: Sunscreen or insect repellent was not properly labeled. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-03-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 10 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 3 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 12 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Facility: Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated. Food and Water: Staff did not wash the tables used for meals with soap and water. Infant and Toddler Care: Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-12-05 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 1970-01-01 | Pre-Licensure Review | Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued. |
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