Glacial Hills Elementary Preschool
610 W 6TH ST, STARBUCK, MN 56381-9782Childery 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.5 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects an 80% 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 4 (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
- Not Available
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (2), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (2). Of 17 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 10
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Sep 16, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 7
The Risk Reduction Plan did not contain an assessment of all required items.
Sep 26, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1, clause (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when needed.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(b)
Written parental permission had not been obtained before administering medicine and/or topical products.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(a)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 3
All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 5
Orientation training did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 6(a) and (b)
All individuals did not complete ongoing training requirements.
Oct 5, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(a)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 3
All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 6(a) and (b)
All individuals did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 1(a)
The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 2
The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required.
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