Ford Linda M
1830 175TH LN NE, HAM LAKE, MN 55304-4336Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 1.A
Well water was not tested annually.
- Crib Safety - MeshMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(e)
Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 8
License holder and each substitute and/or adult caregiver did not complete required ongoing training each year
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills.
Aug 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 4.B
Refrigerated food was not kept at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction: Corrected on site
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 3
Provider has not corrected violations.
Jun 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.2
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety II training.
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