State Of MN Suspends Twin Cities Daycare License After 2 Infant Emergencies, 1 Death

SAVAGE, MN — The state of Minnesota has suspended the license of Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare in Savage after two infants suffered medical emergencies, one of which was fatal, according to an order issued Tuesday.

In the Order of Temporary Immediate Suspension, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families wrote:

“On September 22, 2025, DCYF was notified of two instances of emergency medical services needed for infants in your care who exhibited similar and significant respiratory distress symptoms on Friday, September 19, 2025, and Monday, September 22, 2025.

One of the children died on September 22, 2025.”

The agency added that "there is an imminent risk of harm to persons served" and said that "DCYF cannot ensure the health and safety of the children served by your program at this time."

The order prohibits Rocking Horse Ranch from providing child care or operating as a legally unlicensed provider "effective immediately."

The facility is also required to "place this Order of Temporary Immediate Suspension in a place that is clearly noticeable to the people receiving services and all visitors to the facility for two years, even if you appeal."

The provider has five calendar days to appeal the suspension.

The Savage Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are leading the investigation, while the Hennepin County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of the child’s death.

Savage police on Tuesday urged parents with children at Rocking Horse Ranch to closely monitor them for “altered mental status, unusual behavioral changes, or other concerning symptoms,” and to seek immediate medical care if any arise.