Tierra Encantada Windom
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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
- Not Available
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 39 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20267 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B
Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 7 item A
The program's outdoor activity area was too small. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- PostingsMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 5 142B.18 subd. 6
A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 5 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Sep 17, 202519 Findings2 Critical17 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.
- FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Program Plan/Interest AreasMinn. R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item F
The program did not meet the developmental needs of each child as required in the child care program plan.
- Equipment ListMinn. R. 9503.0060
The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies.
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125
Children's files did not contain all required items.
- Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13
Children's hands were not washed with soap and water.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19
Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20
Areas used by children were not in good repair.
- Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C
Sunscreen or insect repellent was not properly labeled.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9
The program's space was not clean.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 21(b)(1) 142B.65 subd. 1
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3
Cribs were not checked annually against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website's listing of unsafe cribs.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 3
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(a)
The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(a)
The program did not have information about a child's known allergy.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingStat. 142B.65 subd. 5 R. 9503.0120 subp. D
The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Behavior GuidanceMinn. R. 9503.0055 subp. 3
Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions.
May 29, 20249 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS as required.
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 7 item A
The program's outdoor activity area was too small.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 9
The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements.
- Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 7a(a)
The program was not operating within the terms of the license.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)
Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7
All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.
- Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(d)
Food allergy information was not available to staff.
- Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A
Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Nov 28, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17
Hazardous objects were accessible to children.
- Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 2.
The correct number of qualified staff were not present.
- FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 13
The indoor air temperature was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.