Metz-Lonetree Jonni dba Little Feet Big Steps Daycare LLC
7676 IRISH AVENUE CT S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-2068Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 14
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Correction Orders and Conditional LicensesMinn. Stat. 245A.07 subd. 5
Licensing action order was not posted in an easily visible location for two years.
Jan 14, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 5
Children were unsupervised.
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0367, C.1
Provider did not follow age distribution limits.
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9502.0395 subp. 2 item d and F
Standards were not followed when guiding the behavior of children.
- Activities and EquipmentMinn. R. 9502.0415 subp. 3
The equipment was not adequate in quantity, or safe, or in good repair.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 12 item A
Door locks and latches did not meet standards.
Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 1.B
Provider exceeded number of children allowed in specific age groups.
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