Melissa Bauste
WILLISTON, ND·Licensed Group Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address14067 Southview Dr NW, Williston, ND, 58801
CountyWILLIAMS
Phone701-713-0192
Operating details
Capacity17
License dateJanuary 20, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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14067 Southview Dr NW, Williston, ND, 58801, WILLISTON, ND 58801
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/12/2025
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- Medium-High1
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2025
- Medium-High risk6/12/2025
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-18. Minimum sanitation and safety requirements. - 2. The provider shall ensure that the group child care building, grounds, and equipment are located, cleaned, and maintained to protect the health and safety of children
Evidence of violation: The living room area was full of clutter including can goods, baking ingredients, boxes and cordage from a plugged in craft tool. Method of correction: Develop and submit a daily checklist/cleaning procedure that you will follow daily to ensure the facility is compliant with health and safety standards. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- High risk12/4/2024
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-12. Minimum qualifications for all staff members responsible for caring for or teaching children - 10. Be currently certified within ninety days of employment and prior to staff member having unsupervised access to chil
Evidence of violation: Melissa's CPR/First Aid is expired as of 10/31/24 Method of correction: complete a current training and ensure recertification is completed before expiration 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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,362/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: WILLISTON, WILLIAMS County
- Capacity: 17
- Type: Licensed Group Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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