Porcupine Head Start Center
3497 BIA Rd 7, Shields, ND
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McIntosh Community Daycare is a licensed child care center in McIntosh, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
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McIntosh Community Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all
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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67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
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”
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”
61:15:05:10
“Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
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”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (507) 316-7015 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (507) 316-7015 to ask.
(507) 316-7015.
402 Main St, McIntosh, SD 57641. The nearest other daycare we list is Porcupine Head Start Center, 23.7 miles away.