Savannah Tinch
210 FLORIDA ST #1, CENTERVILLE, SD 57014Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 40% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 22 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 202510 Findings10 Important
- 67:42:17:25 Allequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtables,andfoodcontactsurfacesofequipmentmustbewashed,rinsed,and sanitizedaftereachmeal.T…67:42:17:25
Thediningtablescannotbeproperlysanitizedduetoexposedparticleboardunderthelaminatetablecovering.
- 67:42:17:26 Anapmat,blanket,orothersleepsurface,otherthanthefloor,forchildrenoveroneyearofagemustbeavailablefor Eachchildduringnaptime. Asle…67:42:17:26
Twoinfantswereobservedtobesleepinginaswingandaswing/rocker.Theprovidermovedtheinfantsimmediately whenadvisedofsafesleeprequirements.
- 67:42:17:30 Providersshallpostaweeklymenuthatindicatesmealsandsnackstobeservedthatweek. 267:42:17:30
Aweeklymenuwasnotposted.
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling 3 Systemsmustmaintainate…67:42:17:32
Thewallsneedtobecleaned,chipsrepairedandrepainted.Therearegapsintheflooringnexttothedoorsillsanda plankthathasshifted,creatingagap;debriscollectsinthegapandisdifficulttoclean.
- 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground Equipmentmustbeinstalledacco…67:42:17:35
Afencegateismissingandpartsofthefenceneedtoberepaired.Thereareconstructionmaterialsandbrokentoysin theoutdoorplayspace.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Thesmokedetectorsandcarbonmonoxidedetectorwerenotworking.
- 67:42:17:38 Thefollowingmustbeinaccessibletoachild: (1) Firearms; (2) Pelletguns,BBguns,andcapguns; (3) Matchesandlighters; (4) Tobaccoprodu…67:42:17:38
Theplatformontheeastexithasarailingthatis35"tall.
- 67:42:17:39 Forfamilydaycareproviders,unusedelectricaloutletsmusthaveanoutletplugcover,haveatamper-resistantcover,or Bemadeinaccessibletoach…67:42:17:39
Severalelectricaloutletscoverswerebroken,leavingunusedoutletsexposed.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Informationwasneededforfourchildfiles.
- 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- 1 Causede…67:42:17:43
Twofire,onetornado,andonelockdowndrillwerecompletedwithinthepastyear..
Apr 3, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Is There an Operating Smoke Detector with Audible Alarm Located on Each Level of the Home (Regardless if Level Is Used for Care of Children…67:42:17:37
- Is All Equipment67:42:17:25
Is all equipment, utensils, kitchenware, dining tables and food contact surfaces used for the care of children, washed, rinsed, and sanitize…
- For Children Under One Year of Age67:42:17:26
For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: p…
- 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
- Are All Walls, Ceilings, Floors, and Equipment Easily Cleanable, Kept Clean and in Good Repair? 67:42:17:3267:42:17:32
- Is the Outside Play Area Safe, in Good Repair, and Free of Debris, Trash, Weeds and Hazardous Material? 67:42:17:3567:42:17:35
- Is the Playground Equipment Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions and in Good Repair? 67:42:17:3567:42:17:35
- 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…
- If a Fuel Burning Appliance Is Present in the Home67:42:17:37
If a fuel burning appliance is present in the home, is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions…
- Are All Open-sided Floor and Wall Openings67:42:17:38
Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the home which are more than 30 inches above ground level, guarde…
- Are All Unused Electrical Wall Sockets Covered with Outlet Plug Covers67:42:17:39
Are all unused electrical wall sockets covered with outlet plug covers, tamper-resistant covers or made inaccessible to children? 67:42:17:3…
- 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…
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