South Dakota ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DSS license posted in visible location

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License capacity not exceeded

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Operating within licensed hours

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Parent handbook current and available

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Written policies and procedures current

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Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

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Liability insurance current and adequate

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Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

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DSS contact information posted

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Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

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All staff have current background clearances (DCI and FBI)

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Child Abuse/Neglect Registry checks completed

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Director meets education/experience requirements

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Lead caregivers meet qualification requirements

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All staff have current CPR certification

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All staff have current First Aid certification

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Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

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Annual training requirements met (20 hours)

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Orientation training completed within 90 days

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Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

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Staff health assessments current

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Staff files complete with required documentation

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Enrollment forms complete for all children

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Emergency contact information current

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Immunization records current (SDIIS verified)

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Health assessments on file

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Authorized pickup persons documented

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Allergy and special health needs documented

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Medication authorization forms complete

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Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

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Daily attendance records maintained

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Parent rights acknowledgment signed

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First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

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Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

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Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

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Handwashing procedures followed and documented

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Diapering and toileting procedures posted

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Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

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Food handling and safety requirements met

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Illness exclusion policy current

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Water temperature safe (120°F max)

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Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

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Fire drill records current (monthly)

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Tornado drill records current (quarterly)

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Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

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Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

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Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

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Emergency contact lists readily available

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Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

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Indoor and outdoor space meets requirements

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