Spartan SPOT
601 RED RIVER AVE N, COLD SPRING, MN 56320-1443Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Medication Administration (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 17 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 3(b)
Written parental permission had not been obtained before administering medicine and/or topical products.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(a)(1) and (2)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 8
The center's policy for behavior guidance did not include all required items.
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 9
Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions.
Jan 30, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- ReportingMinn. Stat. 245H.11(a).
The center did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2
An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(d)
The center did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(c)
Allergy information was not available at all times.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 1(a)
The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year.
Apr 16, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1, clause (g)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when needed.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 7(a).
The center did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2
An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.
- Staff QualificationsMinn. Stat. 245H.08 subd. 3
A staff person under 16 years of age was providing unsupervised care to children.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements. Correction: Corrected on site
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