Hill Kathryn I
514 2ND ST N, TOWER, MN 55790-0000Childery 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 2 (out of 4). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 2 (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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 3
Provider has not corrected violations.
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals.
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
Oct 15, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Application for LicensureMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 1(c)
Provider did not train caregivers on drug and alcohol policy.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(c)
Substitues or adult caregivers did not complete required training prior to caring for children.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(e)
There was not documentation that substitutes and/or adult caregivers completed Basics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes training.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 4(a)
An adult caregiver was not trained in pediatric first aid.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 5(a)
An adult caregiver was not trained in pediatric CPR.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(a)
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death prior to caring for infants.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(a)
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of abusive head trauma prior to caring for children.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(b)
License holder did not train caregiver on emergency preparedness plan or document the training.
- Substitute TrackingMinn. Stat. 142B.74 subd. 1
Required information was not documented when a substitute provided care.
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals.
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Agency RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0345 subp. 2
Provider has not maintained the privacy of children's records.
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