Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool 4
212 10TH ST NE, COLD SPRING, MN 56320Childery 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 an 83% 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
- 94
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 21 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(b)
The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.
Jul 24, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.46(f)
The program did not comply with swaddling requirements.
Feb 27, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 11
The diaper changing area was not properly equipped.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item A
Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7
Specific sanitary procedures and practices for infant diets were not followed.
- 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.
Nov 13, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1) 245A.40 subd. 1
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)
The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.
Aug 7, 202411 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
- Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Toys for children under age 3 were too small.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item A
Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products.
- 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.
- 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.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
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