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Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten
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About Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten
Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Spearfish, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 642-1284 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 45 children
- License number
- #1947819244
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 6
- 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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- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
67:42:17:33
“Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33”
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.”
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”
May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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
“there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01 NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the”
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”
67:42:17:44
“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”
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten
Is Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 4 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 Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 642-1284 to confirm.
How much does Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 642-1284 to ask.
What is Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten's phone number?
(605) 642-1284.
Where is Prairie Hills Jr. Kindergarten?
122 Recreation Ln, Spearfish, SD 57783. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Club Kids East, 0.4 miles away.