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The Playhouse Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Playhouse Childcare Center
The Playhouse Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Baltic, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Playhouse Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Playhouse Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- License number
- #018043161
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- 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 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:19
“Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
Aug 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:27
“Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
- May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Playhouse Childcare Center
Is The Playhouse Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Playhouse Childcare Center last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Playhouse Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 6 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 The Playhouse Childcare Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Playhouse Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Playhouse Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 529-5300 to ask.
What is The Playhouse Childcare Center's phone number?
(605) 529-5300.
Where is The Playhouse Childcare Center?
504 Lovely Ave, Baltic, SD 57003. The nearest other daycare we list is Baltic Y-Kids, 0.2 miles away.