IGH Spartan Kids Care-Salem Hills
5899 BABCOCK TRL, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077-2112Childery 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 Medication Administration (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements. Correction: Corrected on site
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142C.13 subd. 2
The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required.
May 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2, clause b
The center did not supervise an individual with a background study that required supervision.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(b)
Written parental permission had not been obtained before administering medicine and/or topical products.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements.
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