Star Mountain Daycare and Preschool
602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
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Cynthia Orsborn is a home daycare in Rapid City, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cynthia Orsborn has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all
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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67:42:17:40
“Are pet's living quarters clean and sanitary? 67:42:17:40”
67:42:17:37
“For each level of the home used for the care of children, are there 2 unblocked exits separate and remote from each other? 67:42:17:37 Note: Window wells or outside structures of building etc. cannot inhibit or prevent exiting.”
67:42:17:39
“Are all unused electrical wall sockets covered with outlet plug covers, tamper-resistant covers or made inaccessible to children? 67:42:17:39”
67:42:17:44
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:23
“Is the number of children in care 12 or less, including the provider's own children who are under six years of age? 67:42:17:23”
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”
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”
67:42:17:45
“If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45”
67:42:17:37
“If a fuel burning appliance is present in the home, is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions? 67:42:17:37”
67:42:17:44
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:45
“If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including allergies or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:16:13
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
67:42:03:11.02
“Is there an operating smoke detector with audible alarm located on each level of the home (regardless if level is used for care of children or not)? 67:42:03:11.02”
67:42:03:12
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:16:17
“Is a copy of the latest Family Day Care Inspection and Program Inspection Information Poster posted in a visable location? 67:42:16:17”
67:42:03:07.02
“Have all helpers completed six hours of training in at least three seperate topic areas in the past year? 67:42:03:07.02”
67:42:03:07.02
“Has the provider completed six hours of training in at least three topic areas in the past year? Of those hours, only three are limited to reading or watching TV or video etc. 67:42:03:07.02”
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602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
120 E Adams St, Rapid City, SD
1701 Downing St, Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Cynthia Orsborn is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 545-5070 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 545-5070 to ask.
(605) 545-5070.
Rapid City, SD 57701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.