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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

3812 229TH AVE NW, SAINT FRANCIS, MN 55070-9586Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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 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.

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
72
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Nov 3, 2025
3 Critical10 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 13 total findings, 3 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(b)

      The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.

  2. Dec 16, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)

      The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Correction: Corrected on site

  3. Jul 10, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 1

      Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 11

      Electrical outlets were not tamper-proof or shielded.

    • Access and RecordsMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 5

      The DHS licensor was not given access as required.

    • Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.04 subd. 7a(a)

      The program was not operating within the terms of the license.

    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  4. Jul 28, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • Reporting RequirementsMinn. R. 9503.0130 subp. 1

      The program did not comply with the reporting requirements for abuse and neglect.

    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0040 subp. 3 item B, (2)

      There was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group.

    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

    • Fire and Safety CodesStat. 245A.04 subd. 4 R. 9503.0155 subp. 2

      The program did not have documentation of compliance with applicable fire codes.

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