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Jovelyn Galvin

Tea, SD 57064 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Jovelyn Galvin

Jovelyn Galvin is a home daycare in Tea, 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 7 rules across 2 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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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Jovelyn Galvin

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#1816098287
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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 using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:37

      “If windows are used as a second exit, does the window provide a clear opening that is at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches high and 5.0 square feet in area to ensure a person can exit from the window, and easily opened from the inside to allow evacuation? 67:42:17:37”
  2. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”

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 Jovelyn Galvin licensed?

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

When was Jovelyn Galvin last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jovelyn Galvin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Jovelyn Galvin care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Jovelyn Galvin's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 553-0969 to confirm.

How much does Jovelyn Galvin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 553-0969 to ask.

What is Jovelyn Galvin's phone number?

(605) 553-0969.

Where is Jovelyn Galvin?

Tea, SD 57064. 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).