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Penny Alexander

Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Penny Alexander

Penny Alexander 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 11 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 Penny Alexander

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#010601395
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:25

      “Are toys which have been placed in a child's mouth or have contact with other bodily fluids cleaned and sanitized daily in a dishwasher or using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Nov 18, 2025Inspection4 rules 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
  3. Sep 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      67:42:17:36

      “If a wading pool is used, is it drained after each use? 67:42:17:36”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  4. Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Penny Alexander

Is Penny Alexander licensed?

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

When was Penny Alexander last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Penny Alexander had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Penny Alexander care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Penny Alexander's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 575-0036 to confirm.

How much does Penny Alexander cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 575-0036 to ask.

What is Penny Alexander's phone number?

(605) 575-0036.

Where is Penny Alexander?

Sioux Falls, SD 57104. 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).