Brenda Hartje
GRAND FORKS, ND·Licensed Group Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address5120 7th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203
CountyGRAND FORKS
Phone701-2136934
Operating details
Capacity10
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
5120 7th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, GRAND FORKS, ND 58203
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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/2/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/2/2026
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-14. Minimum requirements for facility. (3b) - 3. Water supply: b.The group child care must have hot and cold running water. The water in the faucets used by children must not exceed one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit
Evidence of violation: During an unannounced review the water temperature in the restroom measured 128.5 degrees. Method of correction: temperature. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $5.00 per day. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk2/10/2025
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-14. Minimum requirements for facility. - 3. Water supply: b. The group child care must have hot and cold running water. The water in the faucets used by children must not exceed one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit [49
Evidence of violation: During an unannounced on 2/11/25 the water temperature was 128 degrees. Method of correction: Turn down the water heater so the water does not exceed 120 degrees. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $5.00 per day. 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
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$822/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: GRAND FORKS, GRAND FORKS County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Licensed Group Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in GRAND FORKS, ND
- All About Kids Inc · 4.5★
- Laurie Pfaff · 4.5★
- LK Brons LLC - DBA Little Keepers · 4.5★
- Melani Rodningen · 4.5★
- St. Mary's Early Childhood Center · 4.5★
- Alicia Bergeron · 4.4★
- Allison Lillemoen · 4.4★
- Courtney Moran · 4.4★