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Stepping Stones School Program
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About Stepping Stones School Program
Stepping Stones School Program is a licensed child care center in Montrose, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 363-3222 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones School Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- License number
- #014512581
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:31
“Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and 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.”
Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
67:42:17:45
“If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45”
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
67:42:17:30
“Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
67:42:17:31
“Are food containers properly stored in a manner that protects from contamination? 67:42:17:31”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
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”
61:15:01:01
“Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords.”
Sep 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:20
“For child care programs - Are children supervised at all times, including during outdoor play, by seeing or hearing? 67:42:17:20”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones School Program
Is Stepping Stones School Program licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stepping Stones School Program last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones School Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 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 Stepping Stones School Program care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Stepping Stones School Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 363-3222 to confirm.
How much does Stepping Stones School Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 363-3222 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones School Program's phone number?
(605) 363-3222.
Where is Stepping Stones School Program?
309 Church Ave, Montrose, SD 57048. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Montrose, under 0.1 miles away.