Learning Tree Childcare Center, The
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.2 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Heads-up: this facility's license is currently under sanction or carries an open enforcement action. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a license currently under sanction (probation or restriction). 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 25 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 11, 202619 Findings2 Critical17 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D
A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125
Children's files did not contain all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 10
The program's bathrooms were not clean. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13
Children's hands were not washed with soap and water. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 14
Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item E
The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2
Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 21(b)(1) 142B.65 subd. 1
Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3
Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 3
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 9
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 5 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Mar 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125
Children's files did not contain all required items.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(b)
Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Correction: Corrected on site
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
Apr 23, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4
The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.
- Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.