Snicklefritz South Kids Club
412 N CLIFF AVENUE, HARRISBURG, SD 57032Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 62% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 2026) 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
- After School
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
TheHVACandstorageroomswereovercrowdedwithcombustiblematerials.
Apr 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Instoragerooms,arecombustiblematerialsmaintainedatleast2feetbelowtheceilingor18 Inchesbelowsprinklerheaddeflectors?61:15:01:0161:15:01:01
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
Dec 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
TheHVACinspectionreportwasnotavailableatthetimeof theinspection.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Thefirealarmandfireextinguishermaintenancereportwasunavailableduringtheinspection. Acarbonmonoxidedetectorwasnotlocatedduringtheinspection.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
DuringtheprograminspectionconductedonJune3,2025,bytheOfficeofLicensingandAccreditation,whilereviewing thestafffiles,severalproviderswerefoundtobemissingtherequireddocumentation.
May 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Do Employee Records Contain All Required Information? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- 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…
Mar 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - Is a Fire Alarm System Inspected and Serviced Annually by A…61:15:01:01
In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technici…
- Is Each Child Provided Individual Space for Personal Items to Prevent the Spread of an Infestation or Infectious Disease67:42:17:24
Is each child provided individual space for personal items to prevent the spread of an infestation or infectious disease? 67:42:17:24 Yes Wh…
- Protected From Potential Contamination67:42:17:31
protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the fr…
Apr 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Are All Open-sided Floor and Wall Openings
Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the facility, which are more than 30 inches above ground level, g…
- Are Portable Fire Extinguishers Charged, Operable, and Inspected Annually by a Qualified Service Technician61:15:05:10
Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A ra…
- 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…
Jun 28, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Do Pets Appear in Good Health (
- In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - If Children Are Cared for in a Story Above the Main Level, Does…61:15:05:05
In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - If children are cared for in a story above the main level, does the building provide 2…
- Are Portable Fire Extinguishers Charged and Operable? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A Rated on Each Level.61:15:05:10
- If a 3-compartment Sink Is Used for Manual Cleaning, Are the Compartments Used for Washing, Rinsing and Sanitizing67:42:11:07
If a 3-compartment sink is used for manual cleaning, are the compartments used for washing, rinsing and sanitizing? 67:42:11:07 NOTE: Saniti…
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