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Childery

The Purple Crayon

500 E 1ST ST, TEA, SD 57064Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:520
Toddlers1:520
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 17 Findings
Most recent: Jan 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
17 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 17 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 20, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • Isthereacarbonmonoxidedetectorinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirectionsif Thereisafurnaceorappliancesutilizingfoss…61:15:01:01

      Isthereacarbonmonoxidedetectorinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirectionsif thereisafurnaceorappliancesutilizingfossilfuelssuchaspropane…

    • InLicensedProgramscaringfor21orMoreChildren-Isafirealarmsysteminstalledinthe buildinghardwiredandoperable?61:15:05:08…61:15:05:08

      InLicensedProgramscaringfor21orMoreChildren-Isafirealarmsysteminstalledinthe buildinghardwiredandoperable?61:15:05:08 NOTE:Manualpullstation…

    • Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31

      Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…

    • 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37

      · Itwasobservedthatthefirealarmsystemwasoperatingintroublemode. · Theprogramdoesnothaveacarbonmonoxidedetector,whichisrequiredduetothefuelburningappliances.

  2. Jun 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15

      OneproviderdoesnothavecurrentCPRcertificationonfile.

    • 67:42:17:27 Beforeanymedicationisadministeredtoachild,permissionoftheparentorguardianmustbedocumentedandmust Includethenameofthechild,thenam…67:42:17:27

      Duringthereviewofmedicalauthorizationformsfortheinfantclassroom,oneformwasnotsignedbytheparents,and anotherconsentformthatwasmissinganenddate. Additionally,theproviderhasanEpiPenwithnoprescription instructionsorexpirationdatelabeledonit.

    • 67:42:17:29 Aprovidershallhaveawrittencareplanforeachchildwhohasaknownfoodallergy.Theplanmustcontaininstructions Regardinganyfoodallergens,s…67:42:17:29

      Theallergyplansolelyaddressedthespecificitemstowhichthechildisallergic;itdidnotincludeacomprehensive treatmentplanorthenecessarystepstoavoidexposuretothesefoods.

    • 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42

      DuringtheprograminspectionconductedonMay8,2025,bytheOfficeofLicensingandAccreditation,duringthefile review,fourchildren'simmunizationrecordswerefoundtobenotcurrent,andonechilddidnothaveanallergyplan.

    • 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- Causedeve…67:42:17:43

      DuringtheprograminspectionconductedonMay8,2025,bytheOfficeofLicensingandAccreditation,itwasfoundthat thetworequiredannuallockdowndrillshadnotbeencompleted. 4

  3. Jun 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • 67:42:17:25 Allequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtables,andfoodcontactsurfacesofequipmentmustbewashed,rinsed,and sanitizedaftereachmeal.T…67:42:17:25

      DuringthefacilitysafetyinspectionconductedonMay1,2025,bytheDepartmentofPublicSafety,thesanitizerused fortoyswasfoundtobebelowtherecommendedpartspermillion(ppm)levels.

    • 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground 1 Equipmentmustbeinstalledac…67:42:17:35

      DuringtheFacilitySafetyInspectionconductedonMay1,2025,itwasfoundthatthegatetotheoutdoorplayarea, locatedtotherightoftheexitdoorleadingtotheplayground,doesnotmeettherequiredheightof48inches.

  4. May 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • If a Child in Care Has a Known Food Allergy

      If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, ste…

    • Does the Provider Have Documentation Showing Two Fire Evacuation Drills, Two Shelter-in-place
    • Do Employee Records Contain All Required Information? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
  5. May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • 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…

    • If Night-time Care Is Offered, Do Children Have a Cot or Bed for Sleeping67:42:17:48

      If night-time care is offered, do children have a cot or bed for sleeping? 67:42:17:48 N/A Are toys which have been placed in a child's mout…

  6. Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 67:42:17:20 - Supervision - Center and School-age Programs67:42:17:20

      Supervision: The infant room was observed to be too dark, making it difficult to see the children. A center provider supervising children must be in the same room with the children or on the playground with the children, and must be able to see or hear the children, at all times. Correction: The director established a policy requiring that window curtains remain open during naptime in all classrooms.

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