Genereux Sara M dba Tree Top Daycare
23373 COUNTY ROAD 8, COLD SPRING, MN 56320-9103Childery 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 50% 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 1
The residence was dirty, had rubbish, or had peeling paint. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4(a)
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- 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 Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- 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. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Nov 20, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Admissions, Provider Records, ReportingMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 3 item O
Provider policies lacked required information.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.A
Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete.
- 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.
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 1.A
Well water was not tested annually.
- Reporting NotificationMinn. Stat. 245A.145 subd. 1.b
Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.a
Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 245A.152, (a)
Status of liability insurance was not available to parents or guardians upon enrollment.
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