Pelto Melissa E
20589 ENFIELD AVE N, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 100% 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 10(d)(1)
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.70 subd. 3(c)
Provider and/or second adult caregiver did not complete annual child development and learning and behavior guidance training.
- 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
Mar 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 245A.152, (e)
Certificate of liability insurance was not available when requested.
Jun 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
- Correction Orders and Conditional LicensesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 8
Conditional license was not posted in an easily visible location for two years.
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