Settles Patricia Ann dba Twinkle Twinkle Little Tots LLC
Data last updated · May 2026
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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 10
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 30, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Admissions, Provider Records, ReportingMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 3
Provider did not have written policies available.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not obtain all required information prior to admission.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.A
Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Immunization records were not up to date.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 10 item C
Stairways were not safe.
- Reporting NotificationMinn. Stat. 142B.61 subd. 1(b)
Maltreatment reporting policy was not available to parents or guardians.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 4
There was not a fire extinguisher that met fire safety standards near the kitchen.