Gentry Paige Ann
191 6TH AVE NW, WELLS, MN 56097-1036Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 10
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (8), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 23, 202618 Findings2 Critical16 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 3
Children were unsupervised when near a swimming or wading pool or other body of water.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children.
- Activities and EquipmentMinn. R. 9502.0415 subp. 3
The equipment was not adequate in quantity, or safe, or in good repair.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 12 item A
Door locks and latches did not meet standards.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 7.D
Hot surfaces or heat sources were not protected when in use. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 13 item A and C
Children in diapers were not kept clean and dry, or provider did not follow sanitary diapering standards. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15
Caregivers did not ensure children followed hand washing standards.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 2
Children had access to areas that were chemically treated for rodents, insects, or other pests.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 3
Garbage containers were accessible to infants and toddlers.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 7
First aid kit was missing items.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 2(c)
Provider did not have documentation that each crib met federal standards.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(e)
In-person or online training in reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and/or abusive head trauma was not repeated at least once every two years.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 1(b)
Exit window did not meet requirements.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 3
Items that can be ignited and support combustion were too close to the gas or fuel-oil heater/furnace or solid-fuel-burning appliance. Correction: Corrected on site
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
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