Holly Spencer
300 N FAIRGROUNDS ST, FAITH, SD 57626Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 63% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes South Dakota's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. South Dakota caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 10 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 20 Toddlers 1:5 20 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground Equipmentmustbeinstalledacco…67:42:17:35
Providerhastrampolinethathasadroopingnettingonasectionaroundthetrampolineandhassomeleaningpoles.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Providerdidnothaveanoperablesmokedetectordownstairs.
- 67:42:17:38 2 Thefollowingmustbeinaccessibletoachild: (1) Firearms; (2) Pelletguns,BBguns,andcapguns; (3) Matchesandlighters; (4) Tobaccopro…67:42:17:38
· Stairsleadingtoentrancedoorhasarailingwithopeningsmorethanfiveinches. · Attopofdeckthereisnogateblockingtheotherhalfofdeckthatproviderisnotgoingtouse. · Deckingoutthesecondemergencydoorhasnotrailing.
- 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- Causedeve…67:42:17:43
· Providerdidnothaveawrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforthisnewlocation. · Aemergencypreparednessandresponseplanhasnotbeensharedwiththefamilydaycareassistant.
Aug 11, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Istheoutsideplayareasafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,weedsandhazardous material?67:42:17:3567:42:17:35
- Ifahottubispresent,doesithaveasecurecover?67:42:17:36 N/A Comments Outsideplayareacurrentlydoesnothaveanyplayequipment67:42:17:36
Ifahottubispresent,doesithaveasecurecover?67:42:17:36 N/A Comments Outsideplayareacurrentlydoesnothaveanyplayequipment. AdditionalComments T…
- Isthereanoperatingsmokedetectorwithaudiblealarmlocatedoneachlevelofthehome (regardlessiflevelisusedforcareofchildrenornot)?67:42:17:3767:42:17:37
- Areallopen-sidedfloorandwallopenings,andplatformsinside&outsidethehomewhich aremorethan30inchesabovegroundlevel,guardedb…67:42:17:38
Areallopen-sidedfloorandwallopenings,andplatformsinside&outsidethehomewhich aremorethan30inchesabovegroundlevel,guardedbyabarrierthatisatlea…
- Isthereawrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplaninplacewhichcoversallareas Requiredtoinclude:evacuation;relocation;sh…67:42:17:43
Isthereawrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplaninplacewhichcoversallareas requiredtoinclude:evacuation;relocation;shelter-in-place; lock…
- Areallfamilydaycareassistantsknowledgeableontheemergencypreparednessand responseplanandprocedures?67:42:17:4367:42:17:43
Aug 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:24 Beforeachildmaybeadmittedtoaregisteredorlicenseddaycareprovider,theprovidermustrequirethechild's Parentorguardiantosubmitastatem…67:42:17:24
Onechildrecordwasmissingimmunizationrecords.
- 67:42:17:45 Thefollowingrequirementsapplytothetransportationofachild: (1) Aparentorguardianshallprovidewrittenpermissionforthetransportation…67:42:17:45
Providerdidnothavevehicleliabilityinsuranceavailableduringtheinspection.
Jul 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Ifahottubispresent,doesithaveasecurecover?67:42:17:36 N/A Comments AdditionalComments Allapplicablerequirementsofthisinspectionhavebeenmet67:42:17:36
- Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact Information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionfo…67:42:17:42
Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionforemergencymedicaltre…
- Iftransportingchildren,doesthedriverhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthevehicle(s)used totransportchildren?67:42:17:4567:42:17:45
Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:38 - Hazardous Conditions67:42:17:38