Sharpe Kate E
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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site
- 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.
Jul 14, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 2.c
Provider did not have documentation that each crib met federal standards. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.a
Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3.b
Provider did not maintain documentation that crib was safe or not recalled. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Crib Safety - RigidMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4.a
Provider did not complete or document monthly crib inspections. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245A.51 subd. 3 (c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 5(a)
Carbon monoxide alarms did not meet requirements. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review