Shaw Michelle S
308 5TH AVE SW, MEDFORD, MN 55049Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 14
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. R. 9502.0335 subp. 2.B
Applicant did not correct a hazardous condition found during an inspection.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 16 item F
Provider did not follow all standards for the care of sick children or giving medicine.
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 245A.152, (c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
Jun 10, 20244 Findings4 Important
- 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.D
Provider did not get written consent from parents or guardians for emergency medical care.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 16 item F
Provider did not follow all standards for the care of sick children or giving medicine.
- 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.
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