LeAnn Peterson

2026

1. High risk2/26/2026

   Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-12. Minimum qualifications for all staff members responsible for caring for or teaching children. - 4. Ensure that at no time a child is placed in an environment that would be harmful or dangerous to the child's physica

   Evidence of violation: From audio footage that was received on Monday February 23rd, it was heard in the audio that owner was causing cognitive, social, and emotion danger to children in care. Children were subjected to verbal abuse in the care of this program per audio footage that was provided. Method of correction: Complete discipline course on the Early Childhood Registry Hub, course to complete is Guiding Behavior: 10 Steps to Positive Discipline. This course must be completed by March 20th, 2026. Ensure that the care that is being provided is healthy and fosters positive physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk2/26/2026

   Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-23. Discipline - Punishment prohibited. - 7. A staff member may not use profane, threatening, unduly loud, or abusive language in the presence of a child.

   Evidence of violation: From audio footage that was received on Monday February 23rd, it was heard in the audio that owner was talking overly loud to the children in care. The statement "scrub your freaking hands" was used, which is not appropriate childcare language. Method of correction: Complete discipline course on the Early Childhood Registry Hub, course to complete is Guiding Behavior: 10 Steps to Positive Discipline. This course must be completed by March 20th, 2026. Ensure that within discipline policy that you are allowing staff to step away to reset if they are becoming frustrated with the children in care. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

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3. Medium-High risk2/26/2026

   Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-23. Discipline - Punishment prohibited. - 5. A child may not be punished for lapses in toilet training.

   Evidence of violation: From audio footage that was received on Monday February 23rd, it was heard in the audio that owner was having a child clean up their accident and the chair legs. Method of correction: Complete discipline course on the Early Childhood Registry Hub, course to complete is Guiding Behavior: 10 Steps to Positive Discipline. This course must be completed by March 20th, 2026. Ensure that within discipline policy that you are not shaming or punishing children if they have accidents. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

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4. High risk2/26/2026

   Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-23. Discipline - Punishment prohibited. - 2. Discipline must be constructive or educational in nature and may include diversion, separation from the problem situation, talking with the child about the situation, praisin

   Evidence of violation: From audio footage that was received on Monday February 23rd, it was heard in the audio that owner was subjecting children to humiliation by talking down to them, mocking them, and shaming a child for having a potty accident. Method of correction: Complete discipline course on the Early Childhood Registry Hub, course to complete is Guiding Behavior: 10 Steps to Positive Discipline. This course must be completed by March 20th, 2026. Ensure that within discipline policy that you are allowing staff to step away to reset if they are becoming frustrated with the children in care. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

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5. Medium-High risk2/26/2026

   Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-21. Minimum standards for food and nutrition. - 9. The provider or staff member may encourage children to eat the food served, but the provider or staff member may not coerce or force-feed children.

   Evidence of violation: From audio footage that was received on Monday February 23rd, it was heard in the audio that owner was asking a child to drink their milk repeatedly. Method of correction: Complete discipline course on the Early Childhood Registry Hub, course to complete is Guiding Behavior: 10 Steps to Positive Discipline. This course must be completed by March 20th, 2026. Ensure that food and drink is provided for children. Children cannot be told they must eat or drink what is provided. Provider and staff can encourage children to finish their food or drink, but not require them to. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

   Not corrected