YMCA of Austin School Age Child Care
501 4TH AVE NE, AUSTIN, MN 55912-3746Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Medication Administration (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20252 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.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 142C.11 subd. 3(e)
The center did not comply with medication storage requirements.
Aug 15, 20248 Findings8 Important
- 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.
- 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.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(a)
The center did not obtain documentation of children's allergy information before admitting children for care.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(b)
All staff were not informed of a child's allergy.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 7
The Risk Reduction Plan did not contain an assessment of all required items.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 8
The health and safety policies did not contain all required items.
- Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 245H.15 subd. 2
The center did not conduct and/or document quarterly emergency drills as required.
Aug 7, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Background StudiesCO Citation-Minn. 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.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(f)
The center did not document the administration of medication to a child.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 3(g)
Directions on the original container for storage were not followed.
- Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(a)
Allergy information for a child with a known allergy 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.
- Health and SafetyMinn. Stat. 245H.13 subd. 4(c)
Allergy information was not available at all times.
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