Knutson Judith M
819 HOWE AVE, MORA, MN 55051-1606Childery 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 75% 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 2 (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
- 10
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (10), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 1.B
The basement was hazardous.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 3
Garbage containers were accessible to infants and toddlers.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder does not have a written emergency plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder's emergency preparedness plan was missing required information.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(d)
License holder did not have an emergency preparedness plan available.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(a)
Carbon monoxide alarms did not meet requirements.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
Feb 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12
Pets were not in good health or prohibited pets were present. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4.a
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
Jun 28, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 4.B
Refrigerated food was not kept at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (a)
License holder's emergency preparedness plan was missing required information.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (a)
License holder does not have a written emergency plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (d)
License holder did not have an emergency preparedness plan available.
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