Sund Carolyn Jean
18961 EAGLE LAKE RD S, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-9337Childery 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects an 83% 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 2 (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
- 10
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 12 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.D
Provider did not get written consent from parents or guardians for emergency medical care.
- Activities and EquipmentMinn. R. 9502.0415 subp. 4 item A
Newborns and infants were not cared for as required.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely.
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(b)
Provider did not maintain documentation that crib was safe or not recalled.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 3
Items that can be ignited and support combustion were too close to the gas or fuel-oil heater/furnace or solid-fuel-burning appliance.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 4
Fire extinguisher was not maintained.
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reporting to AgencyMinn. R. 9502.0375 subp. 2
Provider did not make a timely report of required information.
Jul 31, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children.
Jul 11, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Licensed Capacity, Ratios, and Age DistributionsMinn. R. 9502.0365 subp. 5
Children were unsupervised.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children.
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9502.0395 subp. 1
Provider did not use positive behavior guidance.
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Activities and EquipmentMinn. R. 9502.0415 subp. 4 item A
Newborns and infants were not cared for as required.
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