Star Mountain Daycare and Preschool
602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
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Sammi Van Wyk is a home daycare in Rapid City, 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 9 rules across 4 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
Sammi Van Wyk has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 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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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”
67:42:17:44
“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”
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”
67:42:17:42
“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”
67:42:17:44
“Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:40
“Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
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”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
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Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Sammi Van Wyk 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 February 4, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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 (605) 877-0795 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 877-0795 to ask.
(605) 877-0795.
Rapid City, SD 57701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.