Contreras Catherine A
4254 THOMAS AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412-1520Childery 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 2 (out of 4). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 2 (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
- 10
- 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 19, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 10 item C
Stairways were not safe.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 8.F
Provider did not have written fire escape plan.
- Reporting NotificationMinn. Stat. 245A.145 subd. 1.b
Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 2.c
Provider did not have documentation that each crib met federal standards.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.a
Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.b
Provider did not maintain documentation that crib was safe or not recalled.
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4.a
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
May 7, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Reporting NotificationMinn. Stat. 245A.145 subd. 1.b
Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 245A.152, (e)
Certificate of liability insurance was not available when requested.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 3.a
Pediatric first aid training was not repeated within two years.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 4.a
Pediatric CPR training was not repeated within two years.
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