Altepeter Laci D
1218 DULUTH AVE N, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.Not Available
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate and 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 7
First aid kit was missing items.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 2(c)
Provider did not have documentation that each crib met federal standards.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(a)
Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled.
- Crib Safety - MeshMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(e)
Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections.
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4(a)
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections.
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