Group family child care
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Empey Desirae Rochelle
Farmington, MN
· Dakota County
2120 230th St W,
Farmington, MN 55024
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Type of Care
Family Child Care (Residential Dwelling)
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group family child care
Active License
License Number
1054989
Licensed Since
2009
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Dakota County Community 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: 6/26/2009. 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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| 2026-01-14 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 8 - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 10, paragraph (d), clause (2) - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 10, paragraph (d), clause (2) - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.70, subdivision 3, paragraph (c) - Caregiver Qualifications and Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.62, paragraph (d) - Insurance
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.72, subdivision 4 - Physical Environment
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 12, item C - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and each substitute and/or adult caregiver did not complete required ongoing training each year Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety I training. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety II training. Caregiver Qualifications and Training: Provider and/or second adult caregiver did not complete annual child development and learning and behavior guidance training. Insurance: Change of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians immediately. Physical Environment: Fire extinguisher was not maintained. 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 |
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| 2025-09-12 | Follow-Up Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-05-29 | Follow-Up Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-04-02 | Summary of Settlement Agreement | |
| 2025-03-13 | Licensing Investigation | See Temporary Immediate Suspension of License dated 03/14/2025 |
| 2025-03-13 | Temporary Immediate Suspension of License | |
| 2025-02-14 | Follow-Up Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.03, subdivision 1 - Background Study Violation Description: Background Study: Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-01-02 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.51, subdivision 2 (4) - Additional Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.51, subdivision 3 (c) - Additional Health and Safety
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4.A - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4.B - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0405, subpart 4.C - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3.e - Crib Safety - Mesh
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, b - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 3.a - Cribs - All
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.152, (a) - Insurance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.52, subdivision 4 - Physical Environment
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 4 - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 7 - Sanitation and Health
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, subpart 15.A - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Additional Health and Safety: License holder did not have supplies to dispose of bodily fluid. 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: Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete. Children's Records: Special instructions provided by the parent or guardian were not followed. Children's Records: Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care. Crib Safety - Mesh: Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections. Cribs - All: Infant not placed on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet. Cribs - All: Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Insurance: Status of liability insurance was not available to parents or guardians upon enrollment. Physical Environment: Fire extinguisher was not maintained. Sanitation and Health: Toxic substances were accessible to children. Sanitation and Health: First aid kit was missing items. Sanitation and Health: 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 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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-04-05 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0445, subpart 1.A - Water, Food, and Nutrition Violation Description: 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 |
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| 2023-05-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1.b - Background Study Violation Description: Background Study: License holder did not submit all required background studies within five years from the most recent study. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-05-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.50, subdivision 7 - Caregiver Qualifications and Training Violation Description: Caregiver Qualifications and Training: License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete 16 hours of training each year. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2020-08-05 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2019-05-17 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
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