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Babies and Tots Daycare

220 E 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD 570285.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
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About Babies and Tots Daycare

Babies and Tots Daycare is a licensed child care center in Flandreau, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Babies and Tots Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#011517631
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
  3. Sep 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:06:08

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 20 or Less Children - Is an interconnected smoke detection system operational and installed to meet coverage requirements? 61:15:06:08 NOTE: Detectors are to be located in all stairwells, corridors, sleeping rooms, and activity rooms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
  4. Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:22

      “For a program licensed to serve 20 children or less, is a ratio of ten children to one provider maintained in a mixed age grouping? 67:42:17:22 Note: Each provider may care for a maximum of four children under the age of two, with no more than two children under the age of one.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Do children's records include names of authorized individuals to pick up the children; health information including allergies or special needs; start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
  5. Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:10

      “Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation. Page 2 of 6 12/30/2024”
  6. Aug 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:09

      “Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  7. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Babies and Tots Daycare

Is Babies and Tots Daycare licensed?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Babies and Tots Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Babies and Tots Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Babies and Tots Daycare care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Babies and Tots Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Babies and Tots Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 366-5468 to ask.

What is Babies and Tots Daycare's phone number?

(605) 366-5468.

Where is Babies and Tots Daycare?

220 E 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Day Care, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation (license and visits).