Family Child Care Homes in ZIP 56542 (Fosston, MN)

Public data maps 5 licensed family child care homes to ZIP 56542 in Fosston, MN.

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Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

What state licensing data shows for family child care homes in ZIP 56542

Among the 5 family child care homess listed in ZIP 56542, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 64 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record5
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)64

How to compare family child care homes in ZIP 56542

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in ZIP 56542, Fosston, MN, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Family Child Care Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallOwnership
Carlson Michelle ANot ratedNot reported
Hotten Ruth EvelynNot ratedNot reported
Kappedal Chanell RNot ratedNot reported
Nesvold Jody MaeNot ratedNot reported
Schouviller Carol ANot ratedNot reported

Family Child Care Homes profiles in ZIP 56542

Family Child Care Home Carlson Michelle A Fosston, MN 56542 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hotten Ruth Evelyn Fosston, MN 56542 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kappedal Chanell R Fosston, MN 56542 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Nesvold Jody Mae Fosston, MN 56542 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Schouviller Carol A Fosston, MN 56542 Capacity 12
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Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 56542?
64 licensed child care spaces are reported across 5 providers in ZIP 56542. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
What is the average quality rating for family child care homes in ZIP 56542?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the family child care homes currently listed in ZIP 56542. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
What other ZIP codes near Fosston have family child care homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Fosston in the current data.
How do I choose a family child care home in ZIP 56542?
When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references.
Who owns the family child care homes in ZIP 56542?
Ownership is not reported for the family child care homes currently listed in ZIP 56542.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

Where this data comes from

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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