Rice Karen Renae
3949 MASON AVE NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376-3097Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- 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.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills.
Aug 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 10 item C
Stairways were not safe.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 12 item C
Provider did not follow notification and safety standards for pets.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15
Caregivers did not ensure children followed hand washing standards.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 3
Items that can be ignited and support combustion were too close to the gas or fuel-oil heater/furnace or solid-fuel-burning appliance.
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
Feb 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 3
Provider has not corrected violations.
Dec 8, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Water, Food, and NutritionMinn. R. 9502.0445 subp. 4.B
Refrigerated food was not kept at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 2.c
Provider and/or second adult caregiver did not complete annual child development and learning and behavior guidance training. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- 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. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 7
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete 16 hours of training each year. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- 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. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
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