Knott Amber Yvonne
501 MAPLE AVE S, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3228Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4(a)
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections.
- 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.
- 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. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
Aug 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 16 item F
Provider did not follow all standards for the care of sick children or giving medicine.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 1 (a)
Prior to admission, the provider did not obtain any known allergy information about the child.
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