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Barbara Mears
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About Barbara Mears
Barbara Mears is a home daycare in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is registered with the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 310-1115 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Barbara Mears has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Barbara Mears
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #011515352
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
Mar 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:26
“For children under one year of age, is the sleep area free of soft objects and bedding including loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumper pads, sleep positioning devices, bibs, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
67:42:17:26
“Is bedding changed between use if the sleep environment is used by more than one child? (i.e., crib, pack-and-play, bed)? 67:42:17:26”
67:42:17:33
“Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children in care maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
67:42:17:25
“Is all equipment, utensils, kitchenware, dining tables and food contact surfaces used for the care of children, washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each meal? 67:42:17:25”
Nov 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:38
“Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the home which are more than 30 inches above ground level, guarded by a barrier that is at least 36" tall and no more than 5" between openings? 67:42:17:38”
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FAQ
Questions about Barbara Mears
Is Barbara Mears licensed?
Yes. Barbara Mears is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
When was Barbara Mears last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbara Mears had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 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 Barbara Mears care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Barbara Mears' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 310-1115 to confirm.
How much does Barbara Mears cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 310-1115 to ask.
What is Barbara Mears' phone number?
(605) 310-1115.
Where is Barbara Mears?
Sioux Falls, SD 57103. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.