New Creations Child Care & Learning Center at Rush Creek
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (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 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
- 187
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (6), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4). Of 37 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 3
Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(b)
Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months.
Sep 4, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 5 9503.0115 item G
The separation log was not complete.
- Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Jun 27, 20244 Findings4 Important
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 15
Children did not have access to personal hygiene products. Correction: Corrected on site
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Areas used by children were not in good repair.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
Dec 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 3
Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions.
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Reporting RequirementsMinn. R. 9503.0130 subp. 1
The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect.
Nov 8, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Equipment ListMinn. R. 9503.0060
The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item D
Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7
A child was fed the wrong bottle.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7 item C
The program did not offer infants an adequate amount of nutritious food at scheduled intervals.
- 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: Corrected on site
- Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Sep 15, 202313 Findings13 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.
- 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.
- Equipment ListMinn. R. 9503.0060
The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies.
- 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. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.
- Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 3
Staff did not wash the tables used for meals with soap and water.
- Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 7a(a)
The program was not operating within the terms of the license.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(c)
Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4
The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.
Jun 28, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
- Nap and RestMinn. R. 9503.0050 subp. 3
Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9
The program's space was not clean.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(a)
The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
- Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 2(f)
The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS.