Snicklefritz on Sycamore
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
- 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 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Medication Administration (2), and Child Transportation Safety (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:27 Beforeanymedicationisadministeredtoachild,permissionoftheparentorguardianmustbedocumentedandmust Includethenameofthechild,thenam…67:42:17:27
Theinfantmedicationauthorizationformsweremissingthestartandenddates.
Mar 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Iswrittenconsentobtainedfromeachchild'sparentbeforeadministeringallprescriptionand non-prescriptionmedication?Doesthecon…67:42:17:27
Iswrittenconsentobtainedfromeachchild'sparentbeforeadministeringallprescriptionand non-prescriptionmedication?Doestheconsentincludethechild'…
- Iftransportationisprovided,doestheprogramhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthe vehicle(s)usedtotransportchildren?67:42:17:…67:42:17:45
Iftransportationisprovided,doestheprogramhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthe vehicle(s)usedtotransportchildren?67:42:17:45 N/A Comments Addi…
Sep 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Aproviderdidnothaveacompletebackground.
- 67:42:17:47 Achildcareprovidershallimmediatelyreportanysuspectedabuseorneglectofachildtochildprotectiveservices,law enforcement,ortheStatesA…67:42:17:47
Severalproviderdidnothaveaclearunderstandingofthemandatoryreportingrequirementsforchildabuseand neglect.
Aug 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
Aportableairconditionerbecamedetachedfromthewallinanupstairsroom,leavinganopeningtotheoutside.
- 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground Equipmentmustbeinstalledacco…67:42:17:35
Severalpiecesofplasticplaygroundequipmentneedtobereplacedorrepaired.
Aug 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Doemployeerecordscontainallrequiredinformation?67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- Iftransportationisprovided,doestheprogramhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthe vehicle(s)usedtotransportchildren?67:42:17:…67:42:17:45
Iftransportationisprovided,doestheprogramhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthe vehicle(s)usedtotransportchildren?67:42:17:45 N/A Comments Addi…
- Doprovidersandassistantscomplywiththeirlegalresponsibilitytoimmediatelyreportany Suspicionofchildabuseandneglecttochildp…67:42:17:47
Doprovidersandassistantscomplywiththeirlegalresponsibilitytoimmediatelyreportany suspicionofchildabuseandneglecttochildprotectiveservices,la…
Aug 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
- Areallwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmenteasilycleanable,keptcleanandingoodrepair? 67:42:17:3267:42:17:32
- Istheplaygroundequipmentinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructionsandin goodrepair?67:42:17:3567:42:17:35