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Little Scotties Daycare

516 W Pine St, Philip, SD 57567
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About Little Scotties Daycare

Little Scotties Daycare is a licensed child care center in Philip, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
20 children

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Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Little Scotties Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#016597758
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 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, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
  2. Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 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”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
  3. Oct 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  4. Jun 23, 2025Inspection4 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 employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:09

      “Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
  5. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:09

      “Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  6. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:09

      “Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

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

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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FAQ

Questions about Little Scotties Daycare

Is Little Scotties Daycare licensed?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Scotties Daycare last inspected?

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

Has Little Scotties Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 6 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 Little Scotties Daycare care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Scotties Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 892-5602 to confirm.

How much does Little Scotties Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 892-5602 to ask.

What is Little Scotties Daycare's phone number?

(605) 892-5602.

Where is Little Scotties Daycare?

516 W Pine St, Philip, SD 57567. The nearest other daycare we list is Shar & Amy's Childcare, 0.7 miles away.

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