Van Dorn Barbara J
817 SW 6TH AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-3521Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 33% 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not keep each child's record up to date. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4
Provider did not obtain all required information prior to admission. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9502.0405 subp. 4.A
Admission and arrangement form was not on file or was incomplete. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(a)
Provider did not annually ensure crib was safe or not recalled. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(b)
Provider did not maintain documentation that crib was safe or not recalled. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 3(c)
Crib safety documentation was not accessible. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
- Additional Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142B.71 subd. 3(c)
License holder did not conduct or document date and time of monthly storm/fire drills. Correction: Correction Documentation Not Yet Submitted
Jun 6, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 1
The residence was dirty, had rubbish, or had peeling paint. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 13 item A
Children in diapers were not kept clean and dry, or provider did not follow sanitary diapering standards. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 3
Garbage containers were accessible to infants and toddlers. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 6
Hazardous materials were not used or stored safely. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Cribs - AllMinn. Stat. 245A.1435, b
Infant not placed on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet. Correction: In Compliance at Follow-Up Review
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. Stat. 245A.52 subd. 1 (a)(2)
A basement used for care did not have at least one emergency escape route from the main exit of the space.
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