Breaking, Minnesota Learing Center Broken into

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T. A. Gardner said:
I'd need an address. If Minneapolis is anything like most bigger cities, you can get the floorplan for any building from the planning and zoning commission for that city.
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4010 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Look at it from street view.....is there any chance this is big enough for 70 kids and all of the adults?
 
AI says yes.

Yes. The building at 4010 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 is licensed to house up to 71 children.

🧭 Details​

  • Facility name: Nokomis Daycare Center Inc
  • Address: 4010 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
  • License capacity: 71 children
  • Age range served: Infants, toddlers, preschool, and school‑age children
  • Licensing authority: Minnesota Department of Human Services (Hennepin County Social Services District Office oversees compliance)
  • History: The center has been licensed since October 2016, with renewals and inspections continuing through 2023.

📌 Why the number matters​

  • Capacity is a legal maximum — it doesn’t mean the building always has 71 children enrolled, but it is approved to safely accommodate that number.
  • Licensing inspections check for safety, space requirements, and compliance with Minnesota childcare regulations.
  • Reports show occasional violations (like hazardous objects accessible to children), but overall the facility has remained in compliance with state rules.

✔️ Summary​

The building is officially licensed to care for 71 children, so from a regulatory standpoint, it is considered capable of housing that number. Whether it feels “big enough” from the outside can be misleading — licensing is based on interior space, safety standards, and staff ratios, not just curbside appearance.

I think it should be audited by federal authorities.
 
Hawkeye10 said:
4010 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Look at it from street view.....is there any chance this is big enough for 70 kids and all of the adults?
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There's a $20 annual fee to look up the official records, so that's out.

I'd estimate the suite they are in at about 4800 sq ft (40 x 120 ft). For 70 children equally spread throughout that entire space that gives about an 8 x 8 sq ft area per child. If you count in interior walls and such, I'd say 4 x 4 feet per child is likely. 35 to 75 square feet is recommended per child for day care. If you count the entire building, it probably qualifies. If you look at it realistically, it probably doesn't.
 
T. A. Gardner said:
There's a $20 annual fee to look up the official records, so that's out.

I'd estimate the suite they are in at about 4800 sq ft (40 x 120 ft). For 70 children equally spread throughout that entire space that gives about an 8 x 8 sq ft area per child. If you count in interior walls and such, I'd say 4 x 4 feet per child is likely. 35 to 75 square feet is recommended per child for day care. If you count the entire building, it probably qualifies. If you look at it realistically, it probably doesn't.
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They are open a lot of hours......maybe the state assumes that there will never be more than 25 or so kids there but still....these are infants and preschoolers....many adults are needed.....and there must be a kitchen to feed them....and a place to feed them.

Seems suspicious to me.
 
Hawkeye10 said:
They are open a lot of hours......maybe the state assumes that there will never be more than 25 or so kids there but still....these are infants and preschoolers....many adults are needed.....and there must be a kitchen to feed them....and a place to feed them.

Seems suspicious to me.
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The state likely just rubber stamped the paperwork without ever really reviewing it. Lazy bureaucrats doing sloppy work.
 
Yes, there are many licensed, legitimate daycare facilities (often called centers or homes) in Minnesota, but recent news highlights significant fraud investigations by federal authorities (FBI, Trump admin) into Minnesota's childcare system, leading to frozen federal funds due to allegations of massive fraud, impacting payments to providers and potentially affecting families, with investigations ongoing as of late 2025.
What's Happening in Minnesota (Late 2025):
Fraud Allegations: Federal agencies are investigating widespread fraud within Minnesota's childcare system, particularly concerning federal funding (like CCAP).
Funding Freeze: The Trump administration temporarily froze federal payments to Minnesota's childcare programs due to these concerns.
Investigations Ongoing: The FBI is actively investigating, calling the situation the "tip of a very large iceberg".
For Parents Seeking Childcare in Minnesota (Despite the News):
Look for Licensed Providers: Always ensure any daycare or home provider is licensed by the state.
Check Official Sources: Use the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) website to find resources and assistance programs.
Be Aware of the Investigations: Ask potential providers about their participation in state/federal programs and be aware of the ongoing fraud issues.
In summary: Daycares exist, but parents should exercise extra diligence due to serious, recent federal investigations into widespread fraud within the state's childcare system.
 
T. A. Gardner said:
The state likely just rubber stamped the paperwork without ever really reviewing it. Lazy bureaucrats doing sloppy work.
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Surely it is inspected.....but when there is fraud it is hard to know how deep it goes. That this place is so small (read cheap) and that the hours are so long (read fraud potential) is suspicious.
 
Hawkeye10 said:
Surely it is inspected.....but when there is fraud it is hard to know how deep it goes. That this place is so small (read cheap) and that the hours are so long (read fraud potential) is suspicious.
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The inspections are no doubt scheduled and the scammers know exactly how to make things look genuine for a few hours when the inspectors show up. That's really all they have to do. They don't have to have 70 kids there. A dozen for the inspectors would be sufficient. They just need the other trappings of being a daycare to go with that and they pass.
 
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