Althoff Lisa dba Lisas Little Rascals LLC
425 SHOREWOOD DR, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-4605Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 8, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 10 item A
Stairways were not safe.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.b
Caregiver did not complete supervising for safety training prior to caring for children.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 5(a)
Carbon monoxide alarms did not meet requirements.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
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