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Mindy Nilsen

Sioux Falls, SD 57110 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Mindy Nilsen

Mindy Nilsen 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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 Mindy Nilsen

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#018042420
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • 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. Jan 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

      “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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
    • 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”
  2. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule 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”
  3. Jan 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are soiled diapers promptly disposed of in a leakproof, non-absorbent container with a tight- fitting lid? 67:42:17:44”
  4. Sep 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  5. Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Mindy Nilsen

Is Mindy Nilsen licensed?

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

When was Mindy Nilsen last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mindy Nilsen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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 Mindy Nilsen care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Mindy Nilsen's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 360-5971 to confirm.

How much does Mindy Nilsen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 360-5971 to ask.

What is Mindy Nilsen's phone number?

(605) 360-5971.

Where is Mindy Nilsen?

Sioux Falls, SD 57110. 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).