The Sandlot
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Atthetimeoftheinspection,severalstaffmembersdidnothavedocumentationofcurrentCPRcertification,and severalstaffmembersdidnothavedocumentationoftherequiredannualtraininghoursfromthepreviousyear.
- 67:42:17:17 Allprovidersshall,withinninetydaysafterthedateofemployment,completeandobtaindocumentationoforientation Traininginthefollowingare…67:42:17:17
Atthetimeoftheinspection,twoemployeesdidnothavedocumentationofcompletedorientationtrainingwithin90 daysofemployment.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Duringtheinspection,onechilddidnothavepermissionforemergencymedicalcaredocumented.
- 67:42:17:47 Achildcareprovidershallimmediatelyreportanysuspectedabuseorneglectofachildtochildprotectiveservices,law enforcement,ortheStatesA…67:42:17:47
Atthetimeoftheinspection,severalstaffmemberswerenotknowledgeableabouttheirrolesandresponsibilitiesas mandatedreportersofchildabuseandneglect,includingtheirresponsibilitytopersonallycontactCPSorlaw enforcementiftheysuspectabuseorneglect.
Mar 10, 20265 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…
- 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 Yes Comments Addi…
- Doprovidersandassistantscomplywiththeirlegalresponsibilitytoimmediatelyreportany Suspicionofchildabuseandneglecttochildp…67:42:17:47
Doprovidersandassistantscomplywiththeirlegalresponsibilitytoimmediatelyreportany suspicionofchildabuseandneglecttochildprotectiveservices,la…
Oct 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Atthetimeofinspection,onechilddidnothavecurrentimmunizations,onechild'snamewasnotlistedonthe permissionforemergencymedicalcareform,andonechilddidnothaveauthorizedperson(s)forpick-uplisted.
- 67:42:17:47 Achildcareprovidershallimmediatelyreportanysuspectedabuseorneglectofachildtochildprotectiveservices,law enforcement,ortheStatesA…67:42:17:47
Duringinspection,astaffmemberdidnothaveaclearunderstandingoftheirroleasamandatoryreporterofchild abuseorneglect.
Oct 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 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 Yes Comments Addi…
- Doprovidersandassistantscomplywiththeirlegalresponsibilitytoimmediatelyreportany Suspicionofchildabuseandneglecttochildp…67:42:17:47
Doprovidersandassistantscomplywiththeirlegalresponsibilitytoimmediatelyreportany suspicionofchildabuseandneglecttochildprotectiveservices,la…
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:16 - Confidentiality67:42:17:16
Confidentiality - photos of a child were not kept confidential by a provider. A child's records, photographs, and information about a child or the child's family may not be shared or publicy posted, unless the parent signs a consent form. All providers have a clear understanding of the confidentiality policy.