Hilmas Lexi Nicole
1021 S 5TH AVE, VIRGINIA, MN 55792-2854Childery 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 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.
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
- 14
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Reporting to AgencyMinn. R. 9502.0375 subp. 2
Provider did not make a timely report of required information.
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals.
Sep 11, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not obtain all required information prior to admission.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 18 item C
Electrical wiring, cords or outlets did not meet safety standards.
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 4.B
Refrigerated food was not kept at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Special Conditions for Nonresidential ProgramsMinn. Stat. 142B.41 subd. 8
Wading pool was used without parent or guardian written consent.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(b)
Caregiver did not complete supervising for safety training prior to caring for children.
- 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. 3(a)
Each license holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete child development and learning and behavior guidance training before caring for children.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(a)
Carbon monoxide alarms did not meet requirements.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
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