Tiger Tots Preschool and Childcare
100 SOUTH SHEBAL AVE, HARRISBURG, SD 57032Childery 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 53% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 20 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Emergencylightingdidnotfunctionwhentestedinthepreschool room. Theemergencyexitinthepreschoolroomwasblocked. Atthetimeofinspection,therewasnocarbonmonoxidedetectoratthetimeoftheinspection.
Apr 28, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Isthereacarbonmonoxidedetectorinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirectionsif Thereisafurnaceorappliancesutilizingfoss…61:15:01:01
Isthereacarbonmonoxidedetectorinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirectionsif thereisafurnaceorappliancesutilizingfossilfuelssuchaspropane…
- Areexitsignsprovidedovereachexit,andwherenecessarytoidentifyachangeinthe directionofegresstravel?61:15:05:05;61:15:06:05…61:15:05:05
Areexitsignsprovidedovereachexit,andwherenecessarytoidentifyachangeinthe directionofegresstravel?61:15:05:05;61:15:06:05NOTE:Exitsignsmustbe…
- Areexitsandexitcorridorsmaintainedinasafemanner?61:15:05:05;61:15:06:05 NOTE:Exitscan'tpassthroughstoreroom,bathroom,kit…61:15:05:05
Areexitsandexitcorridorsmaintainedinasafemanner?61:15:05:05;61:15:06:05 NOTE:Exitscan'tpassthroughstoreroom,bathroom,kitchen;corridor&aislew…
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:20 Acenterprovidersupervisingchildrenmustbeinthesameroomwiththechildrenorontheplaygroundwiththe Children,andmustbeabletoseeorhearth…67:42:17:20
DuringaninspectionoftheprogramconductedbytheOfficeofLicensingandAccreditationonJune24,2025,itwas observedthatschool-agechildrenwerepermittedtowalkunaccompaniedfromtheplaygroundtotherestroom facilitieswithinthecenter.
Jun 23, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- For School Age Care Programs - Are Children Supervised at All Times67:42:17:20
For school age care programs - Are children supervised at all times, including during outdoor play, by seeing or hearing, with a provider cl…
- 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…
Apr 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
TheHVACinspectionreportwasnotavailableatthetimeof theinspection.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Atthetimeoftheinspection,theexitsignswouldnotilluminate. Thefirealarminspectionreportwasunavailableduringthe inspection. Thefiresprinklerinspectionreportwasunavailableduringtheinspection. CarbonMonoxideDetectorswerenotpresentatthetimeoftheinspection.
Mar 24, 20255 Findings5 Important
- In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - Is a Fire Alarm System Inspected and Serviced Annually by A…61:15:01:01
In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technici…
- In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - If a Fire Sprinkler System Is Present61:15:01:01
In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present, is it inspected and serviced annually by a qual…
- Of Egress Travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit Signs Must Be Interior or Exterior Illuminated or Self-luminous.61:15:05:05
- 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…
Nov 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 61:15:06:05 - Exit Requirements.61:15:06:05
- 67:42:17:44 - Handling, Storage, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials67:42:17:44
Sep 21, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Are All Open-sided Floor and Wall Openings
Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the facility, which are more than 30 inches above ground level, g…
- 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…
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