Family Child Care
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Contreras Catherine A
Minneapolis, MN
· Hennepin County
Thomas Ave N,
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Type of Care
Family Child Care (Residential Dwelling)
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
201026
Licensed Since
1991
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Hennepin County Social Services
License Conditions: No transporting of children under age nine.
Reviews
Katie
2012-12-06 04:42:09
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We adore Catherine! She has been so loving to our daughter and so patient with my husband and I as we navigate first-time parenthood. Her wrate is very reasonable and we highly recommend her for anyone seeking childcare in the area.
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About the Provider
group family day care: licensed capacity of 10 children, with no more than 8 children under school age, of these 8 children, a combined total of no more than 3 children shall be infants and toddlers. Of these three children, no more than 2 children shall be infants.
Additional Information:
First Initial License Date: 6/1/1991. 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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| 2026-08-13 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.71, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Additional Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 10, paragraph (d), clause (1) - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.62, paragraph (c) - Insurance Violation Description: Additional Health and Safety: License holder does not have a written emergency plan. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year. Children's Records: Provider did not keep each child's record up to date. Insurance: Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-19 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4.a - Crib Safety - Rigid
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 2.c - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3.a - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3.b - Cribs - All
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0425, subpart 10, item C - Physical Environment
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.52, subdivision 5(b) - Physical Environment
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.145, subdivision 1.b - Reporting Notification
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 6 - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 8.F - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 12, item C - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Crib Safety - Rigid: Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections. Cribs - All: Provider did not have documentation that each crib met federal standards. 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. Physical Environment: Stairways were not safe. Physical Environment: Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards. Reporting Notification: Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians. Sanitation and Health: Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely. Sanitation and Health: Provider did not have written fire escape plan. Sanitation and Health: Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets. |
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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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-05-07 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.50, subdivision 3.a - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.50, subdivision 4.a - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.152, (e) - Insurance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.145, subdivision 1.b - Reporting Notification Violation Description: Caregiver Qualifications and Training: Pediatric first aid training was not repeated within two years. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: Pediatric CPR training was not repeated within two years. Insurance: Certificate of liability insurance was not available when requested. Reporting Notification: Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians. |
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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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| 2023-04-19 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-05-04 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-05-04 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-07-08 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-04-10 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2017-05-31 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: 9502.0425, subpart 16 - Physical Environment Violation Description: Fire extinguisher was not maintained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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