Ulrich, Vicky
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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 1 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground Equipmentmustbeinstalledac…67:42:17:35
Playgroundequipmenthaswornpost,peelingpaintandloosebolts.Standaloneswingsetshiftsidetosideandhasone openbracketatthetopoftheswingchain.
- 67:42:17:44 Alltoxicorhazardoussubstancesmustbe: (1) Inaccessibletochildren; (2) Usedaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions; (3) Storedintheo…67:42:17:44
Soileddiaperswereplacedinplasticbaghangingfromcupboardhandleinbathroom.
Apr 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Playgroundequipmenthaswornposts,peelingpaintandloosebolts
Playgroundequipmenthaswornposts,peelingpaintandloosebolts. Standaloneswingsetshiftside-to-sideand hasoneopnbracketatthetopoftheswingchain. A…
- Istheplaygroundequipmentinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructionsandin goodrepair?67:42:17:3567:42:17:35
- Aresoileddiaperspromptlydisposedofinaleakproof,non-absorbentcontainerwithatight- fittinglid?67:42:17:4467:42:17:44
Apr 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:26 Anapmat,blanket,orothersleepsurface,otherthanthefloor,forchildrenoveroneyearofagemustbeavailablefor Eachchildduringnaptime. Asle…67:42:17:26
ProviderhadaBoppypillowinplaypenusedforaninfant;playpenwasnotbeingusedattimeofinspection.
- 67:42:17:39 Forfamilydaycareproviders,unusedelectricaloutletsmusthaveanoutletplugcover,haveatamper-resistantcover,or Bemadeinaccessibletoach…67:42:17:39
Anoutletinthelivingroomwasnotself-closingordidnothaveanoutletcover.
- 67:42:17:43 Aprovidershallhave: (1) Awrittenemergencypreparednessandresponseplanforemergenciesresultingfromanaturaldisasteroraman- Causedeve…67:42:17:43
Providerdidnotdocumenttwoshelter-in-placedrills;onlyhadonetornadodrilldocumented.
Apr 1, 20253 Findings3 Important
- For Children Under One Year of Age67:42:17:26
For children under one year of age, is the sleep area free of soft objects and bedding including loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, b…
- If a Hot Tub Is Present, Does It Have a Secure Cover67:42:17:36
If a hot tub is present, does it have a secure cover? 67:42:17:36 N/A Comments Additional Comments All applicable requirements of this inspe…
- Are All Unused Electrical Wall Sockets Covered with Outlet Plug Covers67:42:17:39
Are all unused electrical wall sockets covered with outlet plug covers, tamper-resistant covers or made inaccessible to children? 67:42:17:3…