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Childery

Little Daisy's Preschool

1806 WASHINGTON AVE, CLOQUET, MN 55720-2460Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 90% 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 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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
61
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

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 74 Findings
Most recent: May 5, 2026
7 Critical67 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Children's Records & Files (8), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (8). Of 74 total findings, 7 were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. May 5, 202615 Findings1 Critical14 Important
    • 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

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2

      The correct number of qualified staff were not present. 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. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children 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

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7 item D

      Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name. 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

    • Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 142B.41 subd. 13

      The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.46(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: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.46(f)

      The program did not comply with swaddling requirements. 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

  2. Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1

      Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.

  3. May 14, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0033 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B

      Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Equipment ListMinn. R. 9503.0060

      The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0115 9503.0125

      The program did not have a file for each child.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125 item G 9503.0140 subp. 5

      Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 11

      Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2

      Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7

      All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3(d)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.

  4. Jun 11, 202416 Findings2 Critical14 Important
    • Reporting RequirementsMinn. R. 9503.0130 subp. 1

      The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect.

    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Children with Special NeedsMinn. R. 9503.0065 subp. 3

      The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125

      Children's files did not contain all required items.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125 item G 9503.0140 subp. 3

      Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125 item G 9503.0140 subp. 5

      Children's files did not contain immunization documentation.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C

      The program did not follow medication administration procedures.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C

      Sunscreen or insect repellent was not properly labeled.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item D

      Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled.

    • PostingsMinn. Stat. 245A.07 subd. 5

      A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2

      Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(a)

      The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy.

    • Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 3(b)

      The Risk Reduction Plan was not reviewed each calendar year.

    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2

      An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.

  5. Feb 7, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)

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

    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)

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

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 13

      The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2

      Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.

  6. Oct 4, 202323 Findings1 Critical22 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item F

      The program did not meet the developmental needs of each child as required in the child care program plan.

    • Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 1

      The program violated the behavior guidance general requirements.

    • Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 1

      The program violated the behavior guidance general requirements.

    • Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 4

      The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group.

    • Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 4

      The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group.

    • Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 5 9503.0115 item G

      The separation log was not complete.

    • Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 5 9503.0115 item G

      The separation log was not complete.

    • Personnel RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0115 item B 9503.0120

      The program did not have a file for each staff person.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item D

      Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 10

      Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 7a(a)

      The program was not operating within the terms of the license.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.

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