Austin Jataun C & Townsend Alicia Renee
4555 DUPONT AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412-1327Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 67% 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.
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not keep each child's record up to date. Correction: Corrected on site
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.A
Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete. Correction: Corrected on site
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.D
Provider did not get written consent from parents or guardians for emergency medical care. Correction: Corrected on site
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.E
Provider did not get written consent from parents or guardians before transporting children. Correction: Corrected on site
- Reporting NotificationMinn. Stat. 142B.61 subd. 1(b)
Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians. Correction: Corrected on site
- Substitute TrackingMinn. Stat. 142B.74 subd. 1
Substitute caregiver used more than 500 hours annually. Correction: Corrected on site
Oct 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Reporting to AgencyMinn. R. 9502.0375 subp. 2
Provider did not make a timely report of required information.
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals.
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