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Childery

Lit'l Campers Learning Center

26070 4TH ST W, ZIMMERMAN, MN 55398Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
81
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Mar 5, 2026
3 Critical4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 7 total findings, 3 were critical.

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  1. Mar 5, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)

      The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2

      Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA.

    • PostingsMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 5 142B.18 subd. 6

      A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Correction: Corrected on site

  2. Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

  3. Mar 19, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)

      The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.

    • Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)

      Food allergy information was not available to staff.

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