Tiger Den Kiddie Care
420 5TH AVE, IPSWICH, SD 57451Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 6 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
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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Threestaffrecordsweremissingtherequiredtenhoursannualtraining. OnestaffrecordwasmissingtheLevelIorientationtraining.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Twochildfilesweremissingcurrentimmunizationrecords.
Feb 11, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Doemployeerecordscontainallrequiredinformation?67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- 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…
May 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Are Child and Family Information, Records, and Photos Kept Confidential and Not Released to Unauthorized Individuals67:42:17:16
Are child and family information, records, and photos kept confidential and not released to unauthorized individuals? Is written parental co…
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Fivechildrecordsneedcurrentimmunizationrecords.Twochildrecordsneedpermissiontoemergencymedicalcare. Onechildneedsnameofindividualsauthorizedtopickupthechild.
- 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…
May 19, 202511 Findings11 Important
- 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…
- Are Food Containers Properly Stored in a Manner That Protects From Contamination? 67:42:17:3167:42:17:31
- 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…
- 67:42:17:31 Aninfantshallbefedaccordingtotheinfant'sschedule. Theprovidershallholdtheinfant'sbottlewhenfeedingthe Infant. Theprovidermaynotf…67:42:17:31
Bleach,andothercleaningchemicals,werestoredonthe topshelfofthestorageracksinthekitchen.Thiswasoverfoodandutensil items.
- Are All Walls, Ceilings, Floors, and Equipment Easily Cleanable, Kept Clean and in Good Repair? 67:42:17:3267:42:17:32
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
Thebaseboardinthediningareawaslayingon thefloor,andnotattachedtothewall.
- Are Bathroom Facilities Easily Accessible? 67:42:17:3367:42:17:33
- 67:42:17:33 Aprovidershallmeetthefollowingrequirementsregardingbathrooms: (1) Bathroomfacilitiesmustbeeasilyaccessiblebychildrenandproviders…67:42:17:33
Therestroommarkedformenwasblockedwitha rockingchairandotherstorage. Onlytheonebathroomwasaccessible.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
ThefireextinguisherswerelastinspectedinJune 2023.
- Do All Unused Electrical Outlets Have Self-closing or Tamper Resistant Childproof Electrical Covers67:42:17:39
Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers ar…
- 67:42:17:39 Forfamilydaycareproviders,unusedelectricaloutletsmusthaveanoutletplugcover,haveatamper-resistantcover,or Bemadeinaccessibletoach…67:42:17:39
Theoutletsintheareawiththepackandplaysbythe kitchenwerenotselfclosing,ortamperresistant.
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