Thompson Elizabeth M
8095 HORNELL AVE S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016Childery 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 75% 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 142B.72 subd. 5(b)
Smoke alarm did not meet safety standards.
Sep 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 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. 7
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete 16 hours of training each year.
- Caregiver Qualifications and TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.50 subd. 9.d.1
License holder and/or second adult caregiver did not complete active supervision training each year.
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- InsuranceMinn. Stat. 245A.152, (c)
Status of liability insurance was not provided to parents or guardians annually.
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