Childcare Provider License Revoked After Abuse Findings | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A Duluth childcare provider, Kali Ames, lost her license after authorities found she physically abused a child—spanking, yelling, and withholding activities led to injuries across the child’s face, back, legs, and buttocks. The state acted on recommendations from St. Louis County, and despite her request for reconsideration, the maltreatment finding stands final. She’s also barred from any childcare role involving kids in licensed programs—a disqualification she’s appealing—and faces a five-year ban if the revocation holds. Operating unlicensed childcare now carries misdemeanor charges…