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Tara Mettler
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About Tara Mettler
Tara Mettler is a home daycare in Summerset, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 430-8690 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tara Mettler has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tara Mettler
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #010605230
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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”
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:42
“Are attendance records maintained for all children in care? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“D o provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
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”
Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:03:11.02
“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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FAQ
Questions about Tara Mettler
Is Tara Mettler licensed?
Yes. Tara Mettler is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tara Mettler last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tara Mettler had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 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 Tara Mettler care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Tara Mettler's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 430-8690 to confirm.
How much does Tara Mettler cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 430-8690 to ask.
What is Tara Mettler's phone number?
(605) 430-8690.
Where is Tara Mettler?
Summerset, SD 57718. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.