ISD 197 School Age Care - Mendota Elem
1979 SUMMIT LN, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118-4155Childery 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 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. 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 1
The center did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 4
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 5
Orientation training did not include all required items.
Apr 15, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1, clause (h) or clause (b)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when needed.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2
An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
Apr 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2
An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.
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