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Verndale Area Christian Academy

402 NE CLARK DR, VERNDALE, MN 56481Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    1 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Heads-up: this facility's license is currently under sanction or carries an open enforcement action. Process quality reflects a Parent Aware rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a license currently under sanction (probation or restriction). 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 4 (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
87
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 · 21 Findings
Most recent: Apr 22, 2026
3 Critical18 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 21 total findings, 3 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 22, 20267 Findings1 Critical6 Important
    • FacilityStat. 142B.54 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0060 subp. 1

      Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day.

    • 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

      Areas used by children were not in good repair.

    • Food and WaterMinn. Stat. 142B.41 subd. 13

      The program used water bottles or reusable cups to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy.

    • Infant and Toddler CareMinn. Stat. 142B.45 subd. 4

      The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections.

  2. Jul 8, 20258 Findings2 Critical6 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.

    • Health PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 13

      Children's hands were not washed with soap and water.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Carpet or rugs were not in good repair and/or did not meet safety requirements.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(d)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(e)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not included with other program policies and/or given to parents.

    • 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.

  3. Jul 22, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

    • Equipment ListMinn. R. 9503.0060

      The program did not have sufficient furnishings, equipment, materials, or supplies.

    • Equipment and SuppliesMinn. R. 9503.0060 subp. 1

      Equipment was not arranged according to the program plan and accessible to children every day.

    • Food and WaterMinn. R. 9503.0145 subp. 2

      Menus did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA.

    • Risk Reduction PlanMinn. Stat. 245A.66 subd. 2(f)

      The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DHS.

  4. Dec 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesMinn. R. 9503.0034 subp. 1 9503.0040 subp. 2 item D

      A teacher or assistant teacher did not directly supervise an aide.

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