Little Learners Academy LLC
1405 BROADWAY ST STE B, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-3014Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.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 100% 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
- 74
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9
The program's space was not clean.
- Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 16
The program did not comply with the terms and/or conditions of a variance.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 5(c)
CPR training was not provided by an approved organization.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 5 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site
Jun 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items.
Nov 21, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0060 subp. 1
Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day.
- Reporting RequirementsMinn. R. 9503.0130 subp. 2
The program did not report a death, serious injury, fire or emergency as required.
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13
Children's hands were not washed with soap and water.
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 14
Staff did not wash their hands with soap and water.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9
The program's space was not clean.
- Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 245A.14 subd. 17
The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
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