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Dempsey Nicole K dba Little Acorns In-Home Child Care

Lino Lakes, MN · Anoka County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
141 WOODRIDGE LN, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
6wks-11yrs
Type of Care
Family Child Care (Residential Dwelling)
Transportation
No transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (651) 726-4224
141 WOODRIDGE LN
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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✓ Licensed Group family child care
Active License
License Number
1054928
Licensed Since
2009
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Anoka County Community Action Programs
License Conditions: No transporting of children under age nine. This program operates under the registered dba name Little Acorns In-Home Child Care

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Mother of 2
2017-01-24 19:46:11
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This letter is in reference to Nicole Dempsey and her Little Acorns daycare.  My children, now 5 and 10 have attended Nicole’s daycare for the past 3 years.   I have always been extremely comfortable with my kids in her care and know they feel like this is their second home.  I would like share a few highlights that have made me so satisfied with her care:
 
1.     Both of my kids have always been excited about going to Nicole’s.  I have never heard “I don’t want to go or I want to stay home.”  At times they don’t even want to leave with me when I pick them up! :)
2.     I know they are kept busy during the day with different activities, crafts, playing outside and learning activities.
3.     I have had the opportunity to spend time with her own kids outside of daycare as they have become good friends with my kids.  They are two of the most polite, respectful and caring kids I have met so I know she must be doing something right when it comes to raising kids!
4.     Her daycare area is ALWAYS clean, organized and cheerful which makes it a comfortable environment to leave my kids.
5.     I appreciate Nicole’s honesty when it comes to behavior issues and feel her her tactics of discipline are fair and appropriate.
 
You can feel confident in choosing to place your child in Nicole’s care.  I have had previous negative experiences with other daycares which make me even more greatly appreciate Nicole and all she has done for my kids. Please feel free to contact me if you any further questions.
 
Christy

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About the Provider

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Dempsey Nicole K dba Little Acorns In-Home Child Care is a Group family child care in Lino Lakes MN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6wks-11yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 7-43. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:

First Initial License Date: 6/23/2009.

No transporting of children under age nine.; No transporting of children under age eight.;

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7-43
  • Tuesday7-43
  • Wednesday7-43
  • Thursday7-43
  • Friday7-43
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2026-03-04 Licensing Review In Compliance
2025-05-29 Licensing Review In Compliance
2024-12-12 Licensing Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0365, subpart 5 - Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age Distributions
Violation Description: Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age Distributions: Children were unsupervised.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2024-09-18 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2024-07-11 Licensing Review In Compliance
2023-06-05 Licensing Review In Compliance
2022-08-17 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2022-07-15 Licensing Review In Compliance
2022-06-07 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2021-06-01 Licensing Review In Compliance
2021-03-31 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2021-01-05 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2020-08-03 Licensing Review In Compliance
2019-10-15 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2019-06-24 Licensing Review In Compliance
2019-06-04 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2018-09-26 Follow-Up Review In Compliance
2018-07-30 Licensing Review In Compliance

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