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Childery

Red Balloon Childcare

12601 BIRCH AVE, BECKER, MN 55308-8809Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
155
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

11 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 54 Findings
Most recent: Apr 15, 2026
6 Critical48 Important

Across 11 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 54 total findings, 6 were critical.

See All 11 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean. Correction: Corrected on site

  2. Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.05 subd. 2

      The program did not verify that the background study information submitted was correct.

  3. Dec 4, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • Reporting RequirementsMinn. R. 9503.0130 subp. 1

      The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean. Correction: Corrected on site

  4. Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Correction: Corrected on site

  5. Sep 23, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

    • PostingsMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 21

      Posted emergency and accident procedures did not contain all required items. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 2(a)

      The program did not have documentation of crib brand names and model numbers.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.46(b)

      Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months. Correction: Corrected on site

  6. Jul 14, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Reporting RequirementsMinn. R. 9503.0130 subp. 1

      The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.18 subd. 4(a)(3)

      The program knowingly withheld relevant information or gave false or misleading information to DCYF. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted

  7. Jun 9, 202513 Findings2 Critical11 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)

      The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DHS discovered the error.

    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B

      Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.

    • Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0060 subp. 1

      Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 12

      Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item E

      The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2

      Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 13

      The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. 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.

  8. Mar 19, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B

      Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18(e) R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise preschool children when required.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.

  9. Dec 10, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 11

      Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7

      All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3(d)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3(f)

      The relocation site and evacuation route from the emergency preparedness plan was not posted. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 3(b)

      The yearly review of the Risk Reduction Plan did not contain all required items.

  10. Aug 28, 20247 Findings7 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.

    • Children with Special NeedsMinn. R. 9503.0065 subp. 3

      The program did not have an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with special needs and/or staff did not follow the plan.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125

      Children's files did not contain all required items.

    • 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.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

  11. Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

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