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St James Community Child Care

500 3RD AVE S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1744Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
164
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

10 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 85 Findings
Most recent: Jan 26, 2026
5 Critical80 Important

Across 10 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (9), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (8), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8). Of 85 total findings, 5 were critical.

See All 10 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13

      Children's hands were not washed with soap and water.

    • Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  2. Oct 22, 20257 Findings7 Important
    • Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item F

      The program did not meet the developmental needs of each child as required in the child care program plan.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 13

      The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 21(b)(1) 142B.65 subd. 1

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License.

    • 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.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3

      The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items.

  3. Jul 23, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
    • FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7 item D

      Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name.

    • PostingsMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 5

      The conditional license was not posted in a prominent place.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.46(b)

      Crib mattresses and/or sheets did not meet safety requirements, and/or items were in a crib for an infant under 12 months.

    • Reporting RequirementsMinn. Stat. 142B.54 subd. 1, paragraph (2)

      The program did not identify persons responsible for completing internal reviews.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 9

      Staff persons were not informed of changes to an Individual Child Care Program Plan.

    • Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  4. Apr 9, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item A

      Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C

      The program did not follow medication administration procedures.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item D

      Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 18 item D

      The water in a hand sink was too hot.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(a)

      The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.

  5. Feb 19, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 12

      Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Toys and equipment that were placed in a child's mouth were not cleaned at least daily.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License.

    • 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.

  6. Nov 20, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 11

      The diaper changing area was not separate from areas where food was stored, prepared, or served.

    • Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2

      The program did not have a menu available on site.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 10

      Hot or hazardous surfaces were not shielded or insulated.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 18 item F

      Toilets, sinks, and/or hand drying devices were not at an appropriate height for children.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1) 245A.40 subd. 1

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.146 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7

      All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.

  7. Aug 28, 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.

  8. Aug 21, 202416 Findings1 Critical15 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Documentation LogsMinn. R. 9503.0110 subp. 3 item D and E and subp. 4 item B

      The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills.

    • Documentation LogsMinn. R. 9503.0110 subp. 3 item I and subp. 4 item C

      The program's documentation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and emergencies did not contain all required items.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 10

      The program's bathrooms were not clean.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 2

      The monthly health consultant's review of infant policies was not completed.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item B

      The program did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C

      Sunscreen or insect repellent was not properly labeled.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C

      The program did not follow medication administration procedures.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item D

      Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1) 245A.40 subd. 1

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License.

    • Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 2(f)

      The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.

  9. May 29, 202425 Findings1 Critical24 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1

      Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.

      The correct number of qualified staff were not present.

    • Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 2

      Children did not have daily access to all interest areas.

    • 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.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 11

      The diaper changing area was not separate from areas where food was stored, prepared, or served.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 11

      The diaper changing area was not properly equipped.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 12

      Diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • PostingsMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 21

      Posted emergency and accident procedures did not contain all required items.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7

      Specific sanitary procedures and practices for infant diets were not followed.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 7 item D

      Each infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's first and last name.

    • PostingsMinn. R. 9503.0170 subp. 3

      The license was not posted in a prominent place. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 1(a)(4) and subd. 3

      The license holder did not comply with all terms of the Order of Conditional License.

    • PostingsMinn. Stat. 245A.06 subd. 8

      The conditional license was not posted in a prominent place. Correction: Corrected on site

    • PostingsMinn. Stat. 245A.07 subd. 5

      A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Correction: Corrected on site

    • 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.

    • 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. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2

      Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.

    • Reporting RequirementsMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 1(2)

      The program did not identify persons responsible for completing internal reviews.

  10. Apr 23, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • 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. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(c)

      Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(d)

      The program placed an infant under one year of age down to sleep with weighted clothing, a hood, and/or a bib. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted

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