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Holly Spencer

Faith, SD 57626 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Holly Spencer

Holly Spencer is a home daycare in Faith, 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 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
12 children

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Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Holly Spencer

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#016597821
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 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. Aug 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Are all play areas which are near an area that is dangerous or life-threatening that could pose a risk of a serious injury to children enclosed with a fence that is at least 42" high? 67:42:17:35 Note: This includes but is not limited to pools, water filled ditches, high traffic areas, etc.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all family day care assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedures? 67:42:17:43”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
  2. Aug 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:37

      “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)? 67:42:17:37”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all family day care assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedures? 67:42:17:43”
  3. Jul 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transporting children, does the driver have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45”
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
  4. Apr 25, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safe sleep

      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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Are infants fed according to their individual schedule and bottles are not propped? 67:42:17:31”
    • 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 Health and Safety Features of the Home- Indoor Environmental”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

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

      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”
  5. Aug 9, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Is there a weekly menu posted or available for parents to view, which includes meals and snacks to be served that week? 67:42:17:30”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:04

      “Is the department's website and phone number (displayed on the registration certificate) prominently displayed in the provider's home? 67:42:17:04 Page 1 of 4 12/30/2024”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43 Health & Safety Features of the Home - Indoor Environmental”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  6. Feb 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:11.03

      “Are storm windows and screens easily opened from the inside to allow evacuation in case of a fire? 67:42:03:11.03”

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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Is Holly Spencer licensed?

Yes. Holly Spencer is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.

When was Holly Spencer last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Holly Spencer had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 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 Holly Spencer care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Holly Spencer's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 390-6104 to confirm.

How much does Holly Spencer cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 390-6104 to ask.

What is Holly Spencer's phone number?

(605) 390-6104.

Where is Holly Spencer?

Faith, SD 57626. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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