The Crayon Box I
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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Informationwasincompletefortwoproviderfiles.
- 67:42:17:17 Allprovidersshall,withinninetydaysafterthedateofemployment,completeandobtaindocumentationoforientation Traininginthefollowingare…67:42:17:17
Aproviderdidnotcompleteorientationtrainingwith90daysofhire.Thetraininghassincebeencompleted.
- 67:42:17:20 Acenterprovidersupervisingchildrenmustbeinthesameroomwiththechildrenorontheplaygroundwiththe Children,andmustbeabletoseeorhearth…67:42:17:20
Theprogramdoesnothaveaplantoconsistentlymonitorsleepinginfants.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Updatedinformationwasneededfor14childfiles.
Jul 31, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Doemployeerecordscontainallrequiredinformation?67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- Areemployeerecordsretainedforsixmonthsafteremploymenthasended?67:42:17:15 Yes Haveprovidersandassistantscompletedorienta…67:42:17:15
Areemployeerecordsretainedforsixmonthsafteremploymenthasended?67:42:17:15 Yes Haveprovidersandassistantscompletedorientationtrainingwithin90…
- Forchildcareprograms-Arechildrensupervisedatalltimes,includingduringoutdoorplay, byseeingorhearing?67:42:17:2067:42:17:20
- Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact Information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionfo…67:42:17:42
Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionforemergencymedicaltre…
- 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…
Mar 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
Verificationofheatingandcoolingsysteminspectionscompletedwithinthepastyearwerenotavailable.
- 67:42:17:33 1 Aprovidershallmeetthefollowingrequirementsregardingbathrooms: (1) Bathroomfacilitiesmustbeeasilyaccessiblebychildrenandprovide…67:42:17:33
Thehotwatertemperaturemeasuredabove120degreesF.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Thenorthdoorexitwasobstructedbyachairandchildren'stoys.
- 67:42:17:44 Alltoxicorhazardoussubstancesmustbe: (1) Inaccessibletochildren; (2) Usedaccordingtomanufacturer'sinstructions; (3) Storedintheo…67:42:17:44
Thediaperchangingpadhadatorncoverwhichexposesabsorbentmaterial.
Mar 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 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…
- Are Toilets and Hand Sinks Kept Clean and in Good Repair67:42:17:33
Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33 Yes 34. Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by chi…
Nov 20, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- 67:42:17:26 - Safe Sleep Practices67:42:17:26
Safe Sleep – a safe sleep environment was not utilized for infants in care. Provider is to assure that infants are not allowed to sleep in bouncy seats, no loose blankets are used in the sleep environment, and no other devices are allowed in the sleep environment. The safe sleep regulation was reviewed with the Provider to assure understanding. Provider agreed to follow all safe sleep requirements going forward.
- 67:42:17:41 - Prevention of Child Maltreatment67:42:17:41
Discipline – Inappropriate discipline was utilized with a child in care. Staff will utilize appropriate discipline techniques as outlined in the regulations. Appropriate discipline techniques were reviewed with the Provider to assure understanding.