The Falcon Nest
2113 HIAWATHA DR E, WABASHA, MN 55981-1781Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 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.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 8
The center did not have a policy for supervision.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 8
The center's policy for transporting children did not include all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 8
The center did not have a policy for behavior guidance.
Feb 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- ReportingMinn. Stat. 245H.11(a).
The center did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
Mar 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 3
All individuals caring for children under school age did not receive abusive head trauma training.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 5
Orientation training did not include all required items.
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