Jardin Southdale Sq
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 7 item A
The program's outdoor activity area was too small.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 9
The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements.
Aug 6, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 4
Children were not placed within the correct age category.
- Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0060 subp. 1
Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Areas used by children were not in good repair.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7 item B
Infant feeding schedules were not available in the food preparation area.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 7 item A
The program's outdoor activity area was too small.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(b)
Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months.
Jun 6, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 9
The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements.
- Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 7a(a)
The program was not operating within the terms of the license.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(a)
The program did not place all infants to sleep on their backs or have the required documentation for an alternate position.
- Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Correction: Corrected on site
Nov 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
The maximum group size was exceeded.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.