Cleven Jamie M
1509 MEADOWLARK CT, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-2550Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 1 (out of 4). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 1 (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
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 8, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not obtain all required information prior to admission.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- 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.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 7
First aid kit and manual were not taken on field trips.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 8 item C
Provider was not prepared for emergencies.
- 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(b)
Provider did not maintain documentation that 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.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 4(a)
Pediatric first aid training was not repeated timely.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 5(a)
Pediatric CPR training was not repeated timely.
- 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.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(c)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
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