Creative Minds Early Learning Center LLC
1641 COMMERCE DR, NORTH MANKATO, MN 56003-1913Childery 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 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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 11 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1
The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Correction: Under Appeal
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(e)
The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(f)
The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
Dec 11, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error.
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0033 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4
The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1
The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 2
The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items.
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