Skies the Limit Academy
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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Child Care Center
- 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 7 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 21 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:25 Allequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtables,andfoodcontactsurfacesofequipmentmustbewashed,rinsed,and sanitizedaftereachmeal.T…67:42:17:25
· Toyandtable-topspraybottleinpreschoolbuildingwasfoundwithverystrongsolutionofgreaterthan200ppm Chlorine. · Infantbottlesandchildren'ssippycupsarehandwasheddailywithoutsanitizingstepandonlysanitizedin dishwasheronTuesdaysandThursdays.
- 67:42:17:33 Aprovidershallmeetthefollowingrequirementsregardingbathrooms: (1) Bathroomfacilitiesmustbeeasilyaccessiblebychildrenandproviders…67:42:17:33
Watertemperatureatstaffbathroom/infantdiaperhandsinkfoundatonehundredtwenty-ninedegreesFahrenheit andthewatertemperatureinthepreschoolchildren'sbathroomwasfoundatonehundredthirty-onedegrees Fahrenheit.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Smallrefrigeratorininfantroomispluggedintoapowerstrip.
Mar 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Iselectricalsystembeingusedproperly?61:15:01:01 NOTE:Checkforoverloadsorfrayed Extensioncords.61:15:01:01
- Aretoyswhichhavebeenplacedinachild'smouthorhavecontactwithotherbodilyfluids Cleanedandsanitizeddailyinadishwasherorbyusi…67:42:17:25
Aretoyswhichhavebeenplacedinachild'smouthorhavecontactwithotherbodilyfluids cleanedandsanitizeddailyinadishwasherorbyusingaproductapprovedby…
- Isallequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtablesandfoodcontactsurfacesusedforthe Careofchildren,washed,rinsed,andsanitiz…67:42:17:25
Isallequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtablesandfoodcontactsurfacesusedforthe careofchildren,washed,rinsed,andsanitizedaftereachmeal?67:4…
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
- Isthehotwatertemperatureathandwashingsinksusedbychildrenmaintainedat120 degreesForlower?67:42:17:3367:42:17:33
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:10 Allprovidersshallbeatleasteighteenyearsofageanddemonstrateandmaintaintheabilitytoprovidecarethat Attendstothechild'sphysicalgrow…67:42:17:10
DuringacomplaintinvestigationconductedbytheOfficeofLicensing&Accreditation,itwasdeterminedthataprovider liftedaninfantwhilethechildwassecuredinabouncyseat.Theseatslippedfromtheprovider’shand,resultinginthe infanthittingtheirheadonthefloor.
Jan 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
Programisusingducttapetoprotectsharpedgesonheatregisterininfantbuilding. Thereisagap/sharpedgeonheatregisterinpreschoolroom. Theexteriorstairsleadingtothepreschoolroomaredamaged.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Programhaspaperpostedonemergencyexitdoorsintoddler/infantbuilding.Preschoolroomhasdanglingdecoration attransitionbetweenentryandclassroomarea.
Jun 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
OneemployeerecordismissingasignedChildAbuseandNeglectAcknowledgementstatement.
- 2 67:42:17:17 Allprovidersshall,withinninetydaysafterthedateofemployment,completeandobtaindocumentationoforientation Traininginthefollowinga…67:42:17:17
OneemployeecompletedtheOngoingHealth&SafetytrainingLevelIIinsteadofOrientationtoChildCareLevelI trainingwithinthe90days.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Onechild'srecordwasmissinganemergencycontactotherthanparents.
Jun 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Do Employee Records Contain All Required Information? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- Are Employee Records Retained for Six Months After Employment Has Ended67:42:17:15
Are employee records retained for six months after employment has ended? 67:42:17:15 Yes Have providers and assistants completed orientation…
- 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…
- If Transportation Is Provided67:42:17:45
If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45…
May 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Are Exits and Exit Corridors Maintained in a Safe Manner61:15:05:05
Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitch…
- Is Food, Including Breastmilk and Formula67:42:17:31
Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:4…
- Are All Walls, Ceilings, Floors, and Equipment Easily Cleanable, Kept Clean and in Good Repair? 67:42:17:3267:42:17:32