Sammi Van Wyk
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20264 Findings4 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…
- Arehazardouscleaningsuppliesinaccessibletochildrenandstoredintheiroriginalcontainer67:42:17:44
Arehazardouscleaningsuppliesinaccessibletochildrenandstoredintheiroriginalcontainer, usedanddisposedofinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstruct…
- Isthediaperchangingareacleanedandsanitizedaftereachdiaperchangewithasanitizing solutionapprovedbythedepartment?67:42:17:4467:42:17:44
Oct 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:40 Apet,whilepermittedinthepresenceofchildrenreceivingcare,mustbecurrentwithitsvaccinations,andhaveclean Andsanitarylivingareas,ata…67:42:17:40
Providerdidnothavecurrentpetvaccinationsavailableduringinspection.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Providerwasmissingrequiredchildrecordinformationforonechild.
- 67:42:17:44 Alltoxicorhazardoussubstancesmustbe: (1) Inaccessibletochildren; (2) Usedaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions; (3) Storedintheo…67:42:17:44
Provider'sbleachsolutionwasnotstrongenoughtodisinfectedandsanitize.
Oct 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Ifahottubispresent,doesithaveasecurecover?67:42:17:36 N/A Comments AdditionalComments Allapplicablerequirementsofthisinspectionhavebeenmet67:42:17:36
- Istheredocumentationshowingpetshavecurrentvaccinationrecords?67:42:17:4067:42:17:40
- Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact Information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionfo…67:42:17:42
Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionforemergencymedicaltre…
- Isthediaperchangingareacleanedandsanitizedaftereachdiaperchangewithasanitizing solutionapprovedbythedepartment?67:42:17:4467:42:17:44
Nov 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:38 - Hazardous Conditions67:42:17:38