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Smith's unusual no-contact order took effect after a state background check in 2010 found something that disqualified him from holding a license for a child care center, or even working in one.

In addition, some of the 88 children served by Arena Early Learning Center were at risk of "sudden infant death" at the hands of untrained staff, according to an investigative report.

The temporary immediate suspension issued in late January is the most serious licensing sanction at the state's disposal and has been exercised only three times in the past 10 years with child care centers.

Other violations, almost all cited numerous times in past investigations, included teachers and aides without proper training, at times half the required staff-to-child ratio, delays in getting background checks on new workers and no assurance of meals or snacks for children.

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A troubled Brooklyn Center day care facility was shut down by state regulators two weeks ago, in part because the owner violated a state order requiring him to avoid unsupervised contact with the children there, the state disclosed Tuesday.

Multiple violations

State background checks focus largely on criminal convictions, but include other activities that might disqualify someone from working in child care centers, nursing homes, hospitals and other licensed settings, Kerber said.

The temporary immediate suspension issued in late January is the most serious licensing sanction at the state's disposal and has been exercised only three times in the past 10 years with child care centers.

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