Lyle child care provider’s license suspended during investigation
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(ABC 6 News) – A Lyle childcare provider’s license was immediately suspended Jan. 22, after the Mower County Dept. of Human Services concluded there was an “imminent risk of harm” to clients.
Amanda Frank, a family child care provider based on 4th Street, is prohibited from providing family care, or from operating as a legally unlicensed child care provider as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
“On January 17, 2025, Mower County received a report,” the MN Dept. of Human services stated. “The report alleged a serious incident of abuse by an individual that has access to children in your care.
“Because your program is currently being investigated by Mower County, no additional information can be released in this order.”
Casey Lind, the Mower County Health and Human Services deputy director, said the investigation was ongoing.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services provided the following information:
A Temporary Immediate Suspension (TIS) is issued when there is a determination that the license holder’s actions, or actions of other individuals or conditions of the program pose an imminent risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of children receiving care at the program. As stated in the letter, on January 17, 2025, Mower County received a report alleging a serious incident of abuse at the program. Investigations data is considered confidential pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statute 13.46, subdivision 3), and at this time we cannot provide any further information about the investigation.
When a TIS is issued, the license holder is notified of their right to appeal the action, and they have rights to an expedited hearing. However, the program may not operate during the course of the appeal. Regarding families, the county licensor calls each of the parents to connect with them about other child care options during this time. DHS works closely with the counties during this time to ensure the health and safety of children in care.
The commissioner will make a final decision on the outcome of her license once the investigation is complete, typically within 90 days after the TIS order is issued, unless it is appealed.
ABC 6 News will update this article as more information is available.