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Childery

Small World Learning Center

1621 MCGLYNN RD, CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-8202Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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 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.

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
106
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Aug 5, 2025
1 Critical6 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Aug 5, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children. 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

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

  2. Sep 4, 20243 Findings3 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 E

      The program did not comply with medication storage requirements.

    • 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.

  3. Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 2

      Children did not have daily access to all interest areas.

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