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Sara Elways

Humboldt, SD 57035 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Sara Elways

Sara Elways is a home daycare in Humboldt, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
12 children

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Sara Elways

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#018043189
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Aug 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
  2. Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  3. Oct 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are soiled diapers promptly disposed of in a leakproof, non-absorbent container with a tight- fitting lid? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there 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; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”

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 Sara Elways

Is Sara Elways licensed?

Yes. Sara Elways is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sara Elways last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sara Elways had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 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 Sara Elways care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sara Elways' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 553-8499 to confirm.

How much does Sara Elways cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 553-8499 to ask.

What is Sara Elways' phone number?

(605) 553-8499.

Where is Sara Elways?

Humboldt, SD 57035. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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