New Hope YMCA School Age Care
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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 25 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 3(b)
Written parental permission had not been obtained before administering medicine and/or topical products.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(a)(1) and (2)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(c)
Allergy information was not available at all times.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 1
The center did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 4
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142C.12 subd. 5
Orientation training did not include all required items.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142C.13 subd. 2
The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required.
Feb 25, 202511 Findings11 Important
- 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.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(a)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(c)
Allergy information was not available at all times.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 4
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 5
Orientation training did not include all required items.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 1(a)
The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 2
The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required.
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 9
Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions.
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 10
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Jul 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(3).
The center did not follow policies to maintain licensing compliance.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 5(c)
Areas used by the children were not clean and/or in good repair.
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(d)
The center did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication.