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753 Main St, Deadwood, SD
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Prairie Hills Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Spearfish, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Prairie Hills Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 11 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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61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
67:42:17:44
“Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:35
“Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:38
“Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38 Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the facility, which are”
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35 For a center program, is the outdoor play area enclosed with a fence that is at least 48" high?”
67:42:17:31
“protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F or below to ensure proper storage of food, breastmilk, and formula.”
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. Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction”
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”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:11:05
“Do infants have a safe sleep environment? 67:42:11:05”
67:42:11:05
“Is all loose, soft bedding that could pose a suffocation hazard removed from cribs and any space infants are sleeping? 67:42:11:05”
67:42:11:38
“If carpeting is used, is it maintained in good repair? 67:42:11:38”
67:42:11:39
“Does the construction of walls, ceilings, doors, window and skylights appear clean and in good repair? Does outside appearance and construction appear in good repair? 67:42:11:39”
67:42:10:13
“If meals are catered by an outside, approved food management business, does the day care have a copy of a current Dept. of Health license for that food management business? 67:42:10:13 NOTE: Once meals are delivered, it is the licensed facility's responsibility to have the equipment and knowledge to properly store, heat, & serve the meals according to the food handling practices identified in this section.”
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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 May 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 6 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.
41, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 642-1284 to ask.
(605) 642-1284.
2015 Tumble Weed Trail, Spearfish, SD 57783. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Club Kids East, 1.3 miles away.