Kelly Fargher
Eureka, SD 57437 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Next Step
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About
About Next Step
Next Step is a licensed school-age program in Eureka, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 824-2303 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Next Step has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Next Step
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed School Age Program
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1063068912
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:19
“Does the program only use space that has been approved for care? 67:42:17:19”
SDCL 26-6-13
“Is the program Certificate of License posted in a visible location? SDCL 26-6-13”
Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
61:15:01:01
“Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
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.”
67:42:17:39
“Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
61:15:01:01
“Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
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.”
67:42:17:39
“Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
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FAQ
Questions about Next Step
Is Next Step licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Next Step last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Next Step had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Next Step care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Next Step's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 824-2303 to confirm.
How much does Next Step cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 824-2303 to ask.
What is Next Step's phone number?
(605) 824-2303.
Where is Next Step?
805 10th St, Eureka, SD 57437.