Howard Nakia A
7297 STILLWATER BLVD N, OAKDALE, MN 55128-0000Childery 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 a 60% 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 7.D
Hot surfaces or heat sources were not protected when in use.
- Application for LicensureMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 5
Licensing agency was not given access to the family child care program.
Nov 20, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children.
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 1.B
Provider exceeded number of children allowed in specific age groups.
Oct 4, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children.
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