Lawson Melody N
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 8, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 10
Stairways were not safe.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 7.E
Furnace did not have adequate air circulation.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(d)(2)
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety I training.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(d)(2)
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety II training.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 3
Items that can be ignited and support combustion were too close to the gas or fuel-oil heater/furnace or solid-fuel-burning appliance.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.03 subd. 1
Provider did not submit background studies for all required individuals.