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Melissa's Little Lambs

27589 Walnut Ave, Parker, SD 57053
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About Melissa's Little Lambs

Melissa's Little Lambs is a licensed child care center in Parker, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
56 children

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Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Melissa's Little Lambs

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
56 children
License number
#018042907
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • 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”
  2. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:08

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system installed in the building hard wired and operable? 61:15:05:08 NOTE: Manual pull stations, audible alarms inside and out. Smoke detectors are in stairwells, corridors, lounges, recreation and sleeping areas.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01 NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  4. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Sep 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  7. Jun 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths of 36 inches; exits cannot be obstructed.”
  8. Nov 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:11:12

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually? 67:42:11:12”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”

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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Questions about Melissa's Little Lambs

Is Melissa's Little Lambs licensed?

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

When was Melissa's Little Lambs last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa's Little Lambs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 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's Little Lambs care for?

56, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Melissa's Little Lambs' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 297-2610 to confirm.

How much does Melissa's Little Lambs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 297-2610 to ask.

What is Melissa's Little Lambs' phone number?

(605) 297-2610.

Where is Melissa's Little Lambs?

27589 Walnut Ave, Parker, SD 57053. The nearest other daycare we list is Parker Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

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