Zimmel Amy Lynn
1728 31ST ST SOUTH, MOORHEAD, MN 56560-3920Childery 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 67% 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 (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 18, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 10 item C
Stairways were not safe.
- Physical EnvironmentMinn. R. 9502.0425 subp. 18 item A
Electrical wiring, cords or outlets did not meet safety standards.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 15.A
Water was too hot in areas accessible to children.
- Sanitation and HealthMinn. R. 9502.0435 subp. 3
Garbage containers were accessible to infants and toddlers.
- 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.
- Substitute TrackingMinn. Stat. 142B.74 subd. 1
Required information was not documented when a substitute provided care.
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Background StudyMinn. Stat. 245C.05 subd. 6.b
Provider did not give complete information for a background study.
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