Sykora Sarah Lynn
1107 BLUEBILL BLVD, BUFFALO, MN 55313-2474Childery 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 an 80% 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 142B.62(c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(a)
License holder did not have a current emergency preparedness plan.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing ProcessMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 3
Provider has not corrected violations.
Jun 4, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 4
Toxic substances were accessible to children. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 5
Firearms were accessible to children or not stored safely. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Submitted
Aug 30, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.C
Provider did not have an immunization record for each child in care. Correction: Corrected on site
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 13 item A
Children in diapers were not kept clean and dry, or provider did not follow sanitary diapering standards.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 2.c
Provider and/or second adult caregiver did not complete annual child development and learning and behavior guidance training.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 5.e
In-person or online training in reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and/or abusive head trauma was not repeated at least once every two years. Correction: Corrected on site
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 7
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete 16 hours of training each year.
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