Lee Amanda Marie
1015 16TH ST SW, OWATONNA, MN 55060-3823Childery 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 67% 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
- 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely. Correction: Corrected on site
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 2(a)
Provider did not have documentation of each crib's brand name and model number.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(b)
Provider did not maintain documentation that crib was safe or not recalled.
- Crib Safety - MeshMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(e)
Provider did not complete or document monthly mesh-sided or fabric-sided crib inspections.
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (d)
License holder did not have an emergency preparedness plan available.
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