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Playpens and Puzzles Daycare

2100 Brookstone Lp, Pierre, SD 57501

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About Playpens and Puzzles Daycare

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 children

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Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Playpens and Puzzles Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
40 children
License number
#010605976
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Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Transportation 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  2. Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 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”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:45

      “If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45”
    • Transportation

      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”
  3. Sep 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      “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”
    • 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”
  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection4 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

      “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

      67:42:17:43

      “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

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
  5. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 3, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma? 67:42:10:10”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:10:10”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:10:06

      “Does the program provide a written Staff Training Plan? 67:42:10:06”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  9. Nov 30, 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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Questions about Playpens and Puzzles Daycare

Is Playpens and Puzzles Daycare licensed?

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

When was Playpens and Puzzles Daycare last inspected?

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.

Has Playpens and Puzzles Daycare had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Playpens and Puzzles Daycare care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Playpens and Puzzles Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 280-2136 to confirm.

How much does Playpens and Puzzles Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 280-2136 to ask.

What is Playpens and Puzzles Daycare's phone number?

(605) 280-2136.

Where is Playpens and Puzzles Daycare?

2100 Brookstone Lp, Pierre, SD 57501. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Gov's Bright Beginning's, 0.8 miles away.

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