Klancher Lora Ann dba Live and Learn with Lora LLC
8884 BEATTY RD, COOK, MN 55723-8805Childery 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.4 / 5
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 3 (out of 4). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (3). Of 33 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 5
Children were unsupervised. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(a)
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of abusive head trauma prior to caring for children. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(a)
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death prior to caring for infants. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Substitute TrackingMinn. Stat. 142B.74 subd. 2(e)
Caregiver did not notify agency within 7 days when using someone to supervise children in the licensed space during an emergency. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Mar 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. R. 9502.0355 subp. 2.B
Adult caregiver did not have documentation of a physical exam.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(b)
Caregiver did not complete supervising for safety training prior to caring for children.
Jan 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 3
Provider has not corrected violations. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Jan 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 4(a)
Pediatric first aid training was not repeated timely.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 5(a)
Pediatric CPR training was not repeated timely.
Dec 10, 202516 Findings16 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. R. 9502.0355 subp. 2.B
Adult caregiver did not have documentation of a physical exam.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Application for LicensureMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 1(c)
Provider did not train caregivers on drug and alcohol policy.
- Application for LicensureMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 15(a)
Provider made changes that would alter license information without notifying or getting approval from the licensing agency. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4(a)
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(e)
Certificate of liability insurance was not available when requested.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(b)
Caregiver did not complete supervising for safety training prior to caring for children. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 3(a)
Each license holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete child development and learning and behavior guidance training before caring for children.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 4(a)
An adult caregiver was not trained in pediatric first aid. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 5(a)
An adult caregiver was not trained in pediatric CPR. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(a)
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death prior to caring for infants.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(a)
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of abusive head trauma prior to caring for children.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(b)
The license holder did not document completion of training on the emergency preparedness 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. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
Jul 30, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 1.A
Provider had too many children in care.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 2.a
Each license holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete child development and learning and behavior guidance training before caring for children.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 3.a
An adult caregiver was not trained in pediatric first aid.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 4.a
An adult caregiver was not trained in pediatric CPR.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 5.a
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death prior to caring for infants.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 5.a
Caregiver(s) were not trained on reducing the risk of abusive head trauma prior to caring for children.
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals.
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