Rochester Montessori School
5099 7TH ST NW, ROCHESTER, MN 55901-2902Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 188
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 24 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 24, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C
The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 142B.41 subd. 13
The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 142B.54 subd. 2(f)
The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 9
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1
The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(d)
The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 7
The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Jun 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 4
The program violated the behavior guidance policy for separating children from the group.
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 5 9503.0115 item G
The separation log was not complete.
- 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.
- Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Dec 3, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 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.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present. Correction: Corrected on site
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1) 245A.40 subd. 1
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(a)
The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)
The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.
- 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.
Nov 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2
Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
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