Star Mountain Daycare and Preschool
602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
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Samantha Allen is a home daycare in Box Elder, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Samantha Allen has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 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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“Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:40
“Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
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“Is there an operating smoke detector with audible alarm located on each level of the home (regardless if level is used for care of children or not)? 67:42:03:11.02”
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“Does the provider have a procedure in place for the handling and storage of hazardous materials & the disposal of bio contaminants? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:11.03
“Does the provider have 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, accommodation of infants & toddlers; children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:03:11.03”
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“Does the provider have a written plan for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:03:13 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
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“Are menus available to parents for viewing and retained for 6 months following the week it was prepared for? 67:42:03:13”
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471 Constitution Blvd, Box Elder, SD
Box Elder, SD 57719 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Box Elder, SD 57719 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Box Elder, SD 57719 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Box Elder, SD 57719 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Box Elder, SD 57719 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Samantha Allen is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (480) 579-1664 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (480) 579-1664 to ask.
(480) 579-1664.
Box Elder, SD 57719. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.