Magic City Childcare Center South
MINOT, ND·Licensed Multiple LicenseLicensed
Contact information
Address1420 20th Ave SW, Minot, ND, 58701
CityMINOT, ND 58701
CountyWARD
Phone701-838-6232
Operating details
HoursMon-Fri 6:45 AM-5:15 PM
Capacity84
License dateSeptember 16, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1420 20th Ave SW, Minot, ND, 58701, MINOT, ND 58701
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
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- Medium-High1
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2026
- High risk2/17/2026
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-23 #10 - A staff member or any other adult in or at the child care center may not kick, punch, spank, shake, pinch, bite, roughly handle, strike, mechanically restrain, or physically maltreat a child.
Evidence of violation: It was found during the investigative process of concerns that staff members have inappropriately handled/lifted children. Method of correction: Do move forward with a staff meeting reminding staff of the proper way to pick up/lift a child. Also, reminding staff that gentle physical guidance must occur and improper handling could result in physical harm, pain or injury. Provide documentation that all staff members received training along with their signatures. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-18. # 4 - The operator shall ensure that the child care center's building, grounds, and equipment are located, cleaned, and maintained to protect the health and safety of children.
Evidence of violation: It was found during a visit on 2/17/26 that a bottle warmer cord was not inaccessible, the cord was able to be pulled on by a child and caused the bottle warmer with hot water in it to fall. Method of correction: Do move forward with securing the cord to the wall so that it is inaccessible to a child and can't be pulled on. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,294/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Dakota run about $925/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Dakota by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MINOT, WARD County
- Capacity: 84
- Type: Licensed Multiple License
- Years in operation: 1
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