Jessi Verbeski
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 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 28 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20266 Findings6 Important
- 67:42:17:18 Allprovidersmustobtainannualtraininginthetopicareasidentifiedin45C.F.R.§98.41,ineffectonSeptember30, 2016,orasidentifiedbythedep…67:42:17:18
Atthetimeoftheinspection,theproviderdidnothavedocumentationofrequiredannualtraininghours.
- 67:42:17:24 Beforeachildmaybeadmittedtoaregisteredorlicenseddaycareprovider,theprovidermustrequirethechild's Parentorguardiantosubmitastatem…67:42:17:24
Atthetimeoftheinspection,onechilddidnothaveacopyoftheircurrentimmunizationsintheirfile.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
2 Atthetimeoftheinspection,onechild’sfilewasmissingsignedpermissionforemergencymedicalcare,andonechild didnothavearecordonfile.Inaddition,dailyattendancerecordswerenotavailableforreview.
- 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- Causedeve…67:42:17:43
Atthetimeoftheinspection,theproviderdidnothavedocumentationofthedatesofrequiredemergencydrills.
- 67:42:17:45 Thefollowingrequirementsapplytothetransportationofachild: (1) Aparentorguardianshallprovidewrittenpermissionforthetransportation…67:42:17:45
Atthetimeoftheinspection,theproviderdidnothavedocumentationofcurrentliabilityinsuranceforthevehicleused totransportchildren.
- 67:42:17:46 Aprovidershallcompletepediatricfirstaidtrainingeveryfiveyearsandmaintaindocumentationofthetraining.A Providermustbecertifiedinpe…67:42:17:46
Atthetimeoftheinspection,theproviderdidnothavedocumentationofcurrentpediatricCPRcertification.
Apr 17, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Doproviderandfamilydaycareassistant'srecordscontainallrequiredinformation? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- 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…
- Areattendancerecordsmaintainedforallchildrenincare?67:42:17:4267:42:17:42
- Iftransportingchildren,doesthedriverhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthevehicle(s)used totransportchildren?67:42:17:4567:42:17:45
May 5, 20257 Findings7 Important
- 67:42:17:04 Aprovidershallprominentlydisplaythedepartment'slicensingtelephonenumberandwebsiteinthehomeorlicensed Facility.67:42:17:04
Theproviderdidnothavetheirregistrationcertificateposted,whichincludesthe department'slicensingtelephone numberandwebsite.
- 67:42:17:29 Aprovidershallhaveawrittencareplanforeachchildwhohasaknownfoodallergy.Theplanmustcontaininstructions Regardinganyfoodallergens,s…67:42:17:29
Theproviderdidnothaveawrittencareplanforachildincarewithaknownfoodallergy.
- 67:42:17:30 Providersshallpostaweeklymenuthatindicatesmealsandsnackstobeservedthatweek.67:42:17:30
Theproviderdidnothaveaweeklymenuposted.
- 67:42:17:40 Apet,whilepermittedinthepresenceofchildrenreceivingcare,mustbecurrentwithitsvaccinations,andhaveclean Andsanitarylivingareas,ata…67:42:17:40
Theproviderdidnothavedocumentationoftheirpet'scurrentvaccinationrecords.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Theproviderdidnothavedocumentationofanychildrenrecordsatthetimeoftheinspection.
- 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- Causedeve…67:42:17:43
Theproviderdidnothaveawrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplan.Additionally,theproviderdidnot conductordocumentanyemergencypreparednessdrillsinthepreviouscalendaryear.
- 67:42:17:44 Alltoxicorhazardoussubstancesmustbe: (1) Inaccessibletochildren; (2) Usedaccordingtomanufacturer'sinstructions; (3) Storedintheo…67:42:17:44
Thediaperchangingareawasnotcleanedanddisinfectedwithasanitizingsolutionapprovedbythedepartment.
May 1, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Is the Department's Website and Phone Number (Displayed on the Registration Certificate) Prominently Displayed in The…67:42:17:04
Is the department's website and phone number (displayed on the registration certificate) prominently displayed in the provider's home? 67:42…
- If a Child in Care Has a Known Food Allergy67:42:17:29
If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, ste…
- Is There a Weekly Menu Posted or Available for Parents to View, Which Includes Meals and Snacks to Be Served That Week? 67:42:17:3067:42:17:30
- If a Hot Tub Is Present, Does It Have a Secure Cover67:42:17:36
If a hot tub is present, does it have a secure cover? 67:42:17:36 N/A Comments Additional Comments All applicable requirements of this inspe…
- Is There Documentation Showing Pets Have Current Vaccination Records? 67:42:17:4067:42:17:40
- Do Children's Records Include Name and DOB of Child67:42:17:42
Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for e…
- Are Attendance Records Maintained for All Children in Care? 67:42:17:4267:42:17:42
- Does the Provider Review and Update All Children's Records Annually? 67:42:17:4267:42:17:42
- Is There a Written Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan in Place Which Covers All Areas Required to Include:…67:42:17:43
Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; she…
- Is the Diaper Changing Area Cleaned and Sanitized After Each Diaper Change with a Sanitizing Solution Approved by The…67:42:17:44
Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:4…