Child Care Center
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Panther Care
Parkers Prairie, MN
· Otter Tail County
518 S MCCORNELL AVE,
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 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
1107877
License Holder
Parkers Prairie Public School District 0547-01
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Otter Tail County Human Service Dept.
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About the Provider
Panther Care is a Child Care Center in Parkers Prairie MN, with a maximum capacity of 40 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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| 2026-04-09 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.45, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-05-15 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (e) - Emergency Preparedness Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2025-01-27 | Licensing 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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| 2024-06-26 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.1435, paragraph (b) - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. |
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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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| 2023-08-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (f) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. |
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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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| 2023-05-12 | Fine Order | |
| 2023-05-04 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (g) - Background Studies
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0034, subpart 1; and part 9503.0040, subpart 2, item D - Program Practices Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Program Practices: A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See Licensing Action Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-06-08 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125. - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subparts 3, item I, and 4, item C. - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3. - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 2. - Health Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 2. - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7, item D. - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D. - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E. - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 1. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (b). - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (b). - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3; and Minnesota Rules part 9503.0120, item D. - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4, paragraph (c). - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2. - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Documentation Logs: The program's documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed. Health Practices: The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items. Infant and Toddler Care: Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Program Practices: Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan was not reviewed each calendar year. Staff Training: The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Staff Training: CPR training was not provided by an approved organization. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. |
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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 Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-09-10 | 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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