Early Years Academy
1687 MAIN ST N, PINE CITY, MN 55063-5787Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 79
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 21 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 3 item B, (1)
Infants were mixed with children of other age categories. Correction: Corrected on site
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 3 item B, (2)
There was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group.
Sep 30, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 3 item B, (2)
There was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125
Children's files did not contain all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 4
Meals did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(a)
The program did not place all infants to sleep on their backs or have the required documentation for an alternate position. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4
The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. 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
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3(d)
The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
Nov 15, 20239 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Correction: See Licensing Action
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 5(a)
All individuals caring for infants did not receive sudden unexpected infant death training.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)
The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements. Correction: Corrected on site
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff. Correction: Corrected on site
- 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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