Howe Joni Lee
16959 315TH AVE, GRANADA, MN 56039-8703Childery 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.Not Available
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 33% 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (10), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (5). Of 28 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 5, 202628 Findings1 Critical27 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 1.B
The basement was hazardous. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 18 item A and C
Electrical wiring, cords or outlets did not meet safety standards. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 2
Outdoor play space was not safe. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 7.E
Furnace, water heater, or workshop was accessible to children.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 1
The residence was dirty, had rubbish, or had peeling paint. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 11
Each child was not provided with clean and separate bedding.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12
Pets were not in good health or prohibited pets were present.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 2
Children had access to areas that were chemically treated for rodents, insects, or other pests. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 3
Garbage containers were accessible to infants and toddlers. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 5
Ammunition was not stored in a locked area. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 5
Firearms were accessible to children or not stored safely. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 2(a)
Provider did not have documentation of each crib's brand name and model number.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 2(c)
Provider did not have documentation that each crib met federal standards.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(a)
Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled.
- Crib Safety - MeshMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(e)
Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.46(c)
Sleeping infant not placed in crib or kept in sight of caregiver.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(d)(1)
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(e)
In-person or online training in reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and/or abusive head trauma was not repeated at least once every two years.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 8
License holder and each substitute and/or adult caregiver did not complete required ongoing training each year
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 2, paragraph (4)
License holder did not have supplies to dispose of bodily fluid. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder does not have a written emergency plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 3
Items that can be ignited and support combustion were too close to the gas or fuel-oil heater/furnace or solid-fuel-burning appliance. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(a)
Carbon monoxide alarms did not meet requirements. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review