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Hope Christian Preschool

16898 MICHAEL AVE, HASTINGS, MN 55033-8643Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    1 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Heads-up: this facility's license is currently under sanction or carries an open enforcement action. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a license currently under sanction (probation or restriction). 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
33
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Oct 7, 2025
2 Critical8 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.

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  1. Oct 7, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0115 9503.0125

      The program did not have a file for each child. Correction: Under Appeal

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 15(a)

      The program was not operating within the terms of the license. Correction: Under Appeal

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(e)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.

  2. Sep 26, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)

      The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.

    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)

      The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 5a(a)

      All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)

      The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.

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