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Dana Morris-Dietz
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About Dana Morris-Dietz
Dana Morris-Dietz is a home daycare in Sturgis, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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) 210-0939 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
Dana Morris-Dietz has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Dana Morris-Dietz
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #010602301
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 6 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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May 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:44
“Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
Sep 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:42
“Are attendance records maintained for all children in care? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
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”
Mar 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:16:13
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
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”
67:42:03:12
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:12”
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FAQ
Questions about Dana Morris-Dietz
Is Dana Morris-Dietz licensed?
Yes. Dana Morris-Dietz is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dana Morris-Dietz last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dana Morris-Dietz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 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 Dana Morris-Dietz care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Dana Morris-Dietz's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 210-0939 to confirm.
How much does Dana Morris-Dietz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 210-0939 to ask.
What is Dana Morris-Dietz's phone number?
(605) 210-0939.
Where is Dana Morris-Dietz?
Sturgis, SD 57785. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.