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Growing Roots
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About Growing Roots
Growing Roots is a licensed child care center in Custer, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 574-1733 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Growing Roots
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 41 children
- License number
- #016597770
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
67:42:17:39
“Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
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”
May 20, 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”
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
67:42:17:44
“Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non-absorbent? 67:42:17:44”
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”
67:42:17:35
“67:42:17:35 For a school age program, are all play areas which are near an area that is dangerous or life-”
67:42:17:39
“Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted. Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction”
Aug 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:33
“Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33”
Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
67:42:17:25
“Are toys which have been placed in a child's mouth or have contact with other bodily fluids cleaned and sanitized daily in a dishwasher or by using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
61:15:01:01
“Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Roots
Is Growing Roots licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Growing Roots last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Roots had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 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 Growing Roots care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Growing Roots' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 574-1733 to confirm.
How much does Growing Roots cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 574-1733 to ask.
What is Growing Roots' phone number?
(605) 574-1733.
Where is Growing Roots?
12622 Us-16a, Custer, SD 57730. The nearest other daycare we list is Custer YMCA Child Development Center, 2.7 miles away.