Faith Lutheran Day Care Center
714 N Grand Ave, Pierre, SD
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Playpens and Puzzles Daycare is a licensed child care center in Pierre, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
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Playpens and Puzzles Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 18 rules in all
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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61:15:05:10
“Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
61:15:01:01
“In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
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”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:45
“If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45”
67:42:17:45
“If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45”
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”
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”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
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”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:16
“Are child and family information, records, and photos kept confidential and not released to unauthorized individuals? Is written parental consent obtained before publicly sharing information, including photos? 67:42:17:16”
67:42:17:29
“If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement that no staff member's name will be located on the Sex Offender Registry? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement that no staff member will have a conviction of a felony within the past five years, a sex offense, a crime of violence, or a crime against children? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement that no staff member or volunteer will have a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policy related to requiring volunteers used to fill staff member positions, to meet the requirements for the position they are filling? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for describing that the person who plans center programming has specific education and experience? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirements for each child care worker to be at least 18 years of age and supervised by director/program planner; and secondary child care workers must be at least 14 years of age and work under the direct and constant supervision of an adult? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for reporting changes or circumstances, within 24 hours, which may affect ability to comply with licensing rules i.e. new program location, building renovations or remodeling, suspected in-house child abuse or neglect, ownership change, employee felony convictions or new director? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for discipline consisting of positive guidance, redirection, and limit setting; and prohibiting use of humiliating and frightening punishment; and prohibiting peers from administering discipline? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for handling and storage of hazardous material and the disposal of bio contaminants? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:06
“Does the program provide a written Staff Training Plan? 67:42:10:06”
67:42:16:13
“Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
67:42:10:09
“Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 7 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 280-2136 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 280-2136 to ask.
(605) 280-2136.
2100 Brookstone Lp, Pierre, SD 57501. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Gov's Bright Beginning's, 0.8 miles away.