Small World Learning Center
301 PROMENADE AVE, WAYZATA, MN 55391-2662Childery 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.5 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects an 89% 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Parent Aware Level 4 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 36 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 9
The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 21(b)(1) 142B.65 subd. 1
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 142B.54 subd. 2(d)
The Risk Reduction Plan did not specify policies and procedures to minimize risks to children identified by DCYF.
- 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.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 3
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 9
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
Jun 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item E
The program did not comply with medication storage requirements.
- Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
May 12, 202510 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0033 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13
Children's hands were not washed with soap and water.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item E
The program did not comply with medication storage requirements.
- Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2
Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(b)
Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 3
Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4
The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 7
The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change.
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Jun 24, 20244 Findings4 Important
- 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.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125
Children's files did not contain all required items.
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13
Children's hands were not washed with soap and water.
- Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 245A.14 subd. 17
The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy.
Feb 28, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.
- Nap and RestMinn. R. 9503.0050 subp. 3
Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes.
- Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Toys for children under age 3 were too small.
Dec 7, 20235 Findings5 Important
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item D
Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Correction: Corrected on site
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9
The program's space was not clean. Correction: Corrected on site
- Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2
Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Correction: Corrected on site
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 11
Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded. Correction: Corrected on site
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