Close to My Heart
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (3). Of 39 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20268 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D
A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.
- Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 2
Children did not have daily access to all interest areas.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125
Children's files did not contain all required items.
- Attendance RecordsMinn. Stat. 142B.41 subd. 10(a)
Attendance records did not contain all required items.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 5 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.
Jun 11, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D
A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 245A.14 subd. 17
The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
Aug 28, 202414 Findings2 Critical12 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS as required.
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Correction: Corrected on site
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.
- Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 2
Children did not have daily access to all interest areas.
- Nap and RestMinn. R. 9503.0050 subp. 3
Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item A
Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C
The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(b)
Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Correction: Corrected on site
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 2(f)
The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS.
- Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.
May 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 9
The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
Oct 10, 20239 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)
The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements. Correction: Corrected on site
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9
The program's space was not clean.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2
An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.
- Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.