Girouard Melanie
5148 MALLARD LANE, MONTICELLO, MN 55362-0000Childery 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 245A.152, (c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
Aug 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 11
Each child was not provided with clean and separate bedding.
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 3
Well-balanced meals and snacks were not offered daily.
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills. Correction: Corrected on site
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