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Lyndsay Polzin

Rapid City, SD 57703 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Lyndsay Polzin

Lyndsay Polzin is a home daycare in Rapid City, 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 22 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 Lyndsay Polzin

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#2045049139
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Jan 13, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

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

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:42

      “Does the provider review and update all children's records annually? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Are attendance records maintained for all children in care? 67:42:17:42”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:24

      “Does the provider have verification of current immunization records for their own children under the age of six or not enrolled in school? 67:42:17:24”
    • 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. May 6, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • 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 a fully charged, portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum 2A rating, kept in or within 15 feet of the kitchen or food prep area? 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”
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:24

      “Does the provider have verification of current immunization records for their own children under the age of six or not enrolled in school? 67:42:17:24”
    • 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”

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 Lyndsay Polzin

Is Lyndsay Polzin licensed?

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

When was Lyndsay Polzin last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lyndsay Polzin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 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 Lyndsay Polzin care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lyndsay Polzin's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 359-2138 to confirm.

How much does Lyndsay Polzin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 359-2138 to ask.

What is Lyndsay Polzin's phone number?

(605) 359-2138.

Where is Lyndsay Polzin?

Rapid City, SD 57703. 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).