Dixon Aba Clarina
4013 9TH ST S, MOORHEAD, MN 56560-7471Childery 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 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. 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (5), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not obtain all required information prior to admission.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.D
Provider did not get written consent from parents or guardians for emergency medical care.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.F
Provider released child to someone other than parent or guardian or other authorized person.
- Reduction of Risk of SUIDMinn. Stat. 142B.46(a)
Safe infant sleep practices were not followed.
- Reduction of Risk of SUIDMinn. Stat. 142B.46(a)
Safe infant sleep practices were not followed.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.46(d)
Caregiver swaddled infant who was able to roll over independently.
- Reduction of Risk of SUIDMinn. Stat. 142B.46(d)
The license holder placed an infant down to sleep with clothing or sleepwear that had weighted materials, a hood, or a bib.
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
Feb 29, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Immunization records were not up to date.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 7.D
Hot surfaces or heat sources were not protected when in use.
- 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. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely.
- 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 - MeshMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.e
Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections.
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4.a
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections.
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