Niesen Sadey L
4930 DRAKE CIR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 6(e)
In-person or online training in reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and/or abusive head trauma was not repeated at least once every two years.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 8
License holder and each substitute and/or adult caregiver did not complete required ongoing training each year
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0367, C.2
Provider did not follow age distribution limits.
Jun 29, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 5.e
In-person or online training in reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and/or abusive head trauma was not repeated at least once every two years.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.1
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.2
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety I training.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.2
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete Health and Safety II training.
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