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Summer Carpenter

Sioux Falls, SD 57106 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Summer Carpenter

Summer Carpenter is a home daycare in Sioux Falls, 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 12 rules across 4 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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Inspection reports for Summer Carpenter

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#018043114
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:25

      “Are toys which have been placed in a child's mouth or have contact with other bodily fluids cleaned and sanitized daily in a dishwasher or using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
    • 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”
  2. Aug 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:36

      “If a wading pool is used, is it drained after each use? 67:42:17:36”
  3. Jun 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  4. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children in care maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Is there a weekly menu posted or available for parents to view, which includes meals and snacks to be served that week? 67:42:17:30 Page 4 of 7 12/30/2024”
  5. Nov 10, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:22

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:03:22”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:03:11.05

      “Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks maintained at 120 degrees or lower? 67:42:03:11.05”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:11.02

      “Is there a fully charged, portable fire extinguisher, with minimum 2A rating, kept near the food prep area? 67:42:03:11.02”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:03:12

      “Are hazardous cleaning supplies stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:12”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:03:13

      “Are menus available to parents for viewing and retained for 6 months following the week it was prepared for? 67:42:03:13”

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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FAQ

Questions about Summer Carpenter

Is Summer Carpenter licensed?

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

When was Summer Carpenter last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Summer Carpenter had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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.

How many children can Summer Carpenter care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Summer Carpenter's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 951-7099 to confirm.

How much does Summer Carpenter cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 951-7099 to ask.

What is Summer Carpenter's phone number?

(605) 951-7099.

Where is Summer Carpenter?

Sioux Falls, SD 57106. 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).