Aanestad Barbara J & Aanestad Joyce M
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Minnesota's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Minnesota caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 14
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:7 14 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 5
Children were unsupervised. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely.
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 4.B
Refrigerated food was not kept at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(d)(2)
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety II training.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 8
License holder and each substitute and/or adult caregiver did not complete required ongoing training each year
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.05 subd. 6.b
Provider did not give complete information for a background study.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 1(b)
The provider did not ensure that a child's allergy information was documented on a form approved by the commissioner, readily available to all caregivers, reviewed annually by the provider and each caregiver.
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 7
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete 16 hours of training each year.
Dec 12, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 3
Items that can be ignited and support combustion were too close to the gas or fuel-oil heater/furnace or solid-fuel-burning appliance.