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Childery

Children's Corner Early Learning Center

3821 ABBOTT DR, WILLMAR, MN 56201-9560Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
62
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 24, 2026
1 Critical13 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 24, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
    • FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0060 subp. 1

      Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item E

      The program did not comply with medication storage requirements.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7 item D

      Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 18 item D

      The water in a hand sink was too hot.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(a)

      The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(d)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly.

    • Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  2. Sep 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B

      Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 4

      Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

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