Discovery Woods
604 N 7TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Not Available
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 28, 202510 Findings10 Important
- ReportingMinn. Stat. 142C.10(a)
The written policies did not comply with the reporting requirements of abuse and neglect.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 2
Children's files did not contain immunization documentation.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(a)(1) and (2)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 7
The Risk Reduction Plan did not contain an assessment of all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 8
The health and safety policies did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 3
All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142C.13 subd. 1(a)
The center did not have an emergency preparedness plan.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142C.13 subd. 2
The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required.
- 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.
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