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Childery

YWCA Minneapolis Childrens Center

1130 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403-2405Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
Not Available
Licensed capacity
Not Available
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

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 28 Findings
Most recent: Oct 7, 2025
2 Critical26 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 28 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 7, 202511 Findings1 Critical10 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.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

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

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.10 subd. 21(b)(1) 142B.65 subd. 1

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • 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.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 142B.65 subd. 9

      All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(a)

      The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items.

    • Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(d)

      Food allergy information was not available to staff. Correction: Corrected on site

    • 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.

  2. Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  3. Sep 5, 20246 Findings6 Important
    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 19

      Equipment and furniture were not in good repair.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item E

      The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. Correction: Corrected on site

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 9

      The program's space was not clean.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7

      All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 3 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with first aid training requirements.

    • Staff TrainingStat. 245A.40 subd. 4 R. 9503.0120 subp. D

      The program did not comply with CPR training requirements.

  4. Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  5. Aug 24, 20239 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (g)

      The program did not submit a new background study for an individual with an expired background study.

    • Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0032 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B

      Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications.

    • Staff QualificationsMinn. R. 9503.0033 subp. 2 9503.0120 item B

      Documentation was not available to show that an assistant teacher met qualifications.

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125

      Children's files did not contain all required items.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item A

      Written parental permission had not been obtained for administering medicine or topical products.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 1 245A.04 subd. 14(b)(1)

      Staff orientation training did not include all required items.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.40 subd. 7

      All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements.

    • Health PracticesMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1

      The program's policy on preventing and responding to allergies did not include all required items.

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