Thao Mao
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First of all, I reconsidered this place due to it being close by Home and the place was licensed with 4 stars parent award ratings. After two days, I would definitely not recommend it anyone. The lady was found napping at time of pickup and she was still as I got my children ready to leave. My children was sick for the remainder of the week with a stomach virus and everyone in the home also got it.
They were very friendly. The mother(Mao) and father(Akito) are the licensed care takers of the home daycare. The father works a 2nd shift job so he won't be available in the afternoon to late evenings. They have their older daughter who is in college helping out. The number of children under 5 is probably 6-7 and there are about more than 8 school age kids. They don't cook any food inside their house because they do it in the garage. There is no fence around their property. The house is located in a bend/cul-de-sac. There will be time where there are unsupervised kids playing outside around their driveway and front lawn. I used them as a part-timer for about 8 months or so. They didn't demand for us to provide an application or sign a contract for the first 4 months or so because they wanted us to give them a trial run first. The mother feeds the kids instant noodles, fruits, hot dogs and sometimes meat. I would say if you are looking for affordable daycare, this would be it. But keep in mind that you pay for what you get. Cheap price equals cheap service. I wouldn't recommend them for full time daycare because the amount of kids to adult is uncomfortable to me. Part-time is probably doable, depending on time of day.
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About the Provider
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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| 2026-06-09 | 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.71, subdivision 3, paragraph (c) - Additional Health and Safety
Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.03, subdivision 1 - Background Study
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.45, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) - Cribs - All
Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0425, subpart 18, item A - Physical Environment
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.61, subdivision 1, paragraph (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 13, item D - Sanitation and Health Violation Description: Additional Health and Safety: License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan. Additional Health and Safety: License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills. Background Study: Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals. 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. Cribs - All: Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Physical Environment: Electrical wiring, cords or outlets 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: 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.) 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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| 2025-12-31 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2024-09-16 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2021-03-17 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-01-24 | 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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| 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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