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Luz Meza

Sioux Falls, SD 57106 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Luz Meza

Luz Meza is a home daycare in Sioux Falls, 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 14 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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Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Luz Meza

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#018042939
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2025: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. May 5, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

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

      67:42:17:31

      “Are infants fed according to their individual schedule and bottles are not propped? 67:42:17:31”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Are attendance records maintained for all children in care? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
  2. Jul 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      “Are attendance records maintained for all children in care? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  3. Jun 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:03:07.02

      “Does the provider have a current infant-child CPR certification? 67:42:03:07.02”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:21

      “If there is a trampoline, is it inaccessible to the children? 67:42:03:21 Page 6 of 7 12/30/2024”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:17

      “Is playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, in good repair, without sharp or protruding edges? 67:42:03:17”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:17

      “Is the outside play area free of litter, trash, weeds and other hazardous materials? 67:42:03:17”
  4. Dec 28, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:03:12

      “Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non- absorbent? 67:42:03:12”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:17

      “Is a copy of the latest Family Day Care Inspection and Program Inspection Information Poster posted in a visable location? 67:42:16:17”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:11.03

      “Does the provider have documentation showing four fire drills and one tornado drill was conducted in the past year? 67:42:03:11.03 Health & Safety Features of the Home - Indoor Environmental”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:11.03

      “Does the provider have 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, accommodation of infants & toddlers; children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:03:11.03”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:03:13

      “Does the provider have a written plan for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:03:13 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:21

      “If there is a trampoline, is it inaccessible to the children? 67:42:03:21 Page 6 of 7 12/30/2024”

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 Luz Meza

Is Luz Meza licensed?

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

When was Luz Meza last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Luz Meza had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Luz Meza care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Luz Meza's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 774-2073 to confirm.

How much does Luz Meza cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 774-2073 to ask.

What is Luz Meza's phone number?

(605) 774-2073.

Where is Luz Meza?

Sioux Falls, SD 57106. 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).