The Learning Pond Childcare
DEVILS LAKE, ND·Licensed Group Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address215 Highway 2 W, Devils Lake, ND, 58301
CountyRAMSEY
Phone701-720-4250
Operating details
HoursMon-Fri 7:15 AM-5:30 PM
Capacity30
License dateFebruary 25, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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215 Highway 2 W, Devils Lake, ND, 58301, DEVILS LAKE, ND 58301
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
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- Medium-High0
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- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk6/11/2026
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-12(9) - Minimum qualifications for all staff members responsible for caring for or teaching children Staff members shall: 9. Ensure safe care for the children under supervision. Supervision means a staff member responsi
Evidence of violation: Children were unsupervised and when incidents/behaviors occurred Method of correction: Ensure safe care for the children under supervision. Supervision means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children being within sight or hearing range of an infant, toddler, or preschooler at all times so the staff member is capable of intervening to protect the health and safety of the child. For the school-age child, it means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children being available for assistance and care so that the child's health and safety are protected; Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected - High risk6/8/2026
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-28(2) - Child abuse and neglect decisions. 2. Each applicant, operator, provider, emergency designee, and staff member in the group child care shall complete, and the provider shall submit to the department, a departmen
Evidence of violation: Staff working with children without a clear CBCU memo or transfer form Method of correction: Ensure all staff have a clear CBCU memo or transfer before working with children Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected - High risk6/5/2026
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-28(2) - Child abuse and neglect decisions. 2. Each applicant, operator, provider, emergency designee, and staff member in the group child care shall complete, and the provider shall submit to the department, a departmen
Evidence of violation: Staff working without current CBCU memo or current transfer Method of correction: Complete current CBCU memo or current transfer 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.
- 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
$1,490/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: DEVILS LAKE, RAMSEY County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Group Child Care Facility
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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