Tiny Toes Adventure Center Llc
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 9 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). None of the 28 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Attimeofinspection,8stafffilesweremissingrequiredinformation.
- 67:42:17:21 Acenterorschool-ageprogrammustmaintainthefollowingratios: (1) Fivechildrentoonestaffforchildrenuptothreeyearsofage; (2) Tenchild…67:42:17:21
Atthetimeofthisinspection,theprogramwasfoundtobeoutofcompliancewithstaff-to-childratiorequirementsdue toanunexpectedstaffdeparture.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Attimeofinspection,9childfilesweremissingrequiredinformation.
- 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- Causedeve…67:42:17:43
Attimeofinspection,providerdidn'thavedocumentationofthedatestheevacuation,shelter-in-place,andlock-down drillswerepracticed.
Mar 18, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Isthestafftochildratiomaintainedatalltimes,includingduringindoorandoutdoorplay
Isthestafftochildratiomaintainedatalltimes,includingduringindoorandoutdoorplay? 67:42:17:21Note:Ratiois1stafftoevery5childrenagebirthupto3ye…
- 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…
- Doestheproviderhavedocumentationshowingtwofireevacuationdrills,twoshelter-in- Placedrills,andtwolockdowndrillsconductedi…67:42:17:43
Doestheproviderhavedocumentationshowingtwofireevacuationdrills,twoshelter-in- placedrills,andtwolockdowndrillsconductedinthepastcalendaryear…
- 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…
Feb 19, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 67:42:17:25 Allequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtables,andfoodcontactsurfacesofequipmentmustbewashed,rinsed,and sanitizedaftereachmeal.T…67:42:17:25
Attimeofinspection,sanitizingcyclewasn'tselectedonthedishwashermachine. 2
- 67:42:17:31 Aninfantshallbefedaccordingtotheinfant'sschedule. Theprovidershallholdtheinfant'sbottlewhenfeedingthe Infant. Theprovidermaynotf…67:42:17:31
Attimeofinspection,refrigeratorininfantroomwasat48degreesF.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Attimeofinspection,eastexitdoorwasblockedbyanapcotthatwasbeingutilized.
- 67:42:17:44 Alltoxicorhazardoussubstancesmustbe: (1) Inaccessibletochildren; (2) Usedaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions; (3) Storedintheo…67:42:17:44
Attimeofinspection,thesanitizingsolutionusedwasn'ttestingatanappropriatestrength.
Feb 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 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…
- Isallequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtablesandfoodcontactsurfacesusedforthe Careofchildren,washed,rinsed,andsanitiz…67:42:17:25
Isallequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtablesandfoodcontactsurfacesusedforthe careofchildren,washed,rinsed,andsanitizedaftereachmeal?67:4…
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
- Isthediaperchangingareacleanedandsanitizedaftereachdiaperchangewithasanitizing solutionapprovedbythedepartment?67:42:17:4467:42:17:44
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground Equipmentmustbeinstalledacco…67:42:17:35
DuringacomplaintinvestigationconductedbytheOfficeofLicensing&Accreditation,itwasdeterminedthatsmall wadingpoolswerebeingsetupintheprogram’sparkinglotarea,whichissharedwithnearbybusinesses,ratherthan withinthefenced-inplayground.
Jun 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Attimeofinspection,2stafffilesweremissingrequiredinformation.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Attimeofinspection,9childfilesaremissingrequiredinformation.
Apr 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Atthetimeofinspection,acurtainwasobservedcoveringthedoorwayduringnaptime,whichmayobstructtheexit pathfromtheclassroomandposesapotentialfirehazard.
- 1 67:42:17:38 Thefollowingmustbeinaccessibletoachild: (1) Firearms; (2) Pelletguns,BBguns,andcapguns; (3) Matchesandlighters; (4) Tobaccopro…67:42:17:38
Programhasheatlampsforaturtletankthatcanbeaccessibletochildrenwhoareabletoreachit. Thisrepresentsa burnhazard.
Apr 3, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Do Employee Records Contain All Required Information? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- Do Children's Records Include Name and DOB of Child67:42:17:42
Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for e…
- Does the Provider Have Documentation Showing Two Fire Evacuation Drills, Two Shelter-in- Place Drills, and Two Lockdown Drills Conducted In…67:42:17:43
- 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…
Feb 27, 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…
- Are the Following Hazards Inaccessible to Children: Fire Arms; Pellet Guns; BB Guns; Cap Guns; Ammunition; Matches;…67:42:17:38
Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco produc…