Sprouts Community Daycare
203 WALNUT ST, SUMMIT, SD 57266Childery 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 46% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
Therewasnodocumentationfortheheatingandcoolingsysteminspection.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Thefirealarmsystemwasintroublemodeanddidn'thaveacurrentannualinspection. Thefireextinguishersdidn'thaveacurrentannualinspection.
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Thefirealarmsystemwasintroublemodeanddidn'thaveacurrentannualinspection. Thefireextinguishersdidn'thaveacurrentannualinspection.
Mar 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - Is a Fire Alarm System Installed in the Building Hard Wired and Operable? 61:15:05:08…61:15:05:08
- 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…
- Is the Heating and Cooling System Maintained and Inspected Annually by a Certified Technician? 67:42:17:3267:42:17:32
Mar 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Two staffrecordswereincomplete.S.Cneedsorientation,CPRandawarenesstoreportabuseandneglectstatement. M.C.FneedsCPRcertification.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: 1 (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelep…67:42:17:42
Fourchildren'srecordswereincomplete.
Feb 26, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Do Employee Records Contain All Required Information? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- 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…
Nov 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:41 - Prevention of Child Maltreatment67:42:17:41
Prevention of child maltreatment- Inappropriate discipline was utilized with a child in care. Staff will utilize appropriate discipline techniques as outlined in the regulations. A corrective action plan has been implemented with the program and will be monitored by the Office of Licensing & Accreditation until 2/28/2025.
- 67:42:17:47 - Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect67:42:17:47
Reporting Abuse & Neglect: The director and providers did not immediately report suspicions of child abuse & neglect, as required. All staff and the director will report any suspicions of abuse and neglect immediately to the Dept of Social Services, law enforcement, or the State's Attorney. A corrective action plan has been implemented with the program and will be monitored by the Office of Licensing & Accreditation until 2/28/2025.
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