Johnson Amanda
11502 COUNTY ROAD 44, BRAINERD, MN 56401Childery 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 57% 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 1.A
Well water was not tested annually.
- 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.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(f)
Signed parent or guardian receipt of liability insurance notification was not kept.
- 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. 3(a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0367, C.2
Provider did not follow age distribution limits. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.1435, b
Infant not placed on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet. Correction: Corrected on site
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