Thunder Hawk Care
2000 BLACK OAK AVE, MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265Childery 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 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.
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 21(b)(1) 142B.65 subd. 1
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 3
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
Nov 15, 20249 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 E
The program did not comply with medication storage requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1
The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 2
The program's policy for handling and disposing of bodily fluids did not include all required items.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 3
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items.
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 245A.1435(c)
Infants were not moved to a crib after falling asleep.
Jul 21, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 245A.14 subd. 17
The program's water bottle policy did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 2
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- 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.
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