YMCA Eagan - Thomas Lake Elementary
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Medication Administration (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Program PracticesMinn. Stat. 142C.08 subd. 5
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained.
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 3
The center did not supervise an individual with a background study that required supervision.
Jul 15, 202413 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1, clause (h)
The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when needed.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.13 subd. 2
An individual required to have a background study was allowed to have contact with children before receiving a DHS notice allowing contact.
- Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.18
The center did not remove an individual with a background study disqualification.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(b)
Written parental permission had not been obtained before administering medicine and/or topical products.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(d)
The center did not follow health care provider's written instructions when administering prescription medication.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(f)
The medication administration record did not contain all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with first aid training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 1
The center did not comply with CPR training requirements.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 4
Child development and learning training did not contain all required items.
- Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245H.14 subd. 5
Orientation training did not include all required items.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 1(a)
The emergency preparedness plan was not updated each calendar year.