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5727 NELMARK AVE NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376Childery 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 100% 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
- 12
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills.
Aug 29, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 1.A
Well water was not tested annually.
- Crib Safety - MeshMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.e
Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 3
Provider has not corrected violations. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
Aug 1, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 2.c
Provider and/or second adult caregiver did not complete annual child development and learning and behavior guidance training. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- 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. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.1
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.2
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety II training.
Jul 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 16 item F
Provider did not follow all standards for the care of sick children or giving medicine.
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