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Melissa Mallinger
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About Melissa Mallinger
Melissa Mallinger is a home daycare in Hartford, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 595-2959 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Melissa Mallinger has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Melissa Mallinger
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #018042083
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
67:42:17:40
“Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
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”
67:42:17:44
“Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non-absorbent? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:44
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
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”
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”
Jul 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:15
“D o provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
Nov 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:40
“Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
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FAQ
Questions about Melissa Mallinger
Is Melissa Mallinger licensed?
Yes. Melissa Mallinger is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
When was Melissa Mallinger last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melissa Mallinger had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 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 Melissa Mallinger care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Melissa Mallinger's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 595-2959 to confirm.
How much does Melissa Mallinger cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 595-2959 to ask.
What is Melissa Mallinger's phone number?
(605) 595-2959.
Where is Melissa Mallinger?
Hartford, SD 57033. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.