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The Sandlot

415 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids, SD 57022
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About The Sandlot

The Sandlot is a licensed child care center in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
90 children

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Inspection reports for The Sandlot

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
90 children
License number
#018042971
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee 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”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
  3. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
    • 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”
  4. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:22

      “For a program licensed to serve more than 20 children, is the ratio for the mixed age group maintained? 67:42:17:22 Note: In a mixed age group where there are three or more children under the age of three, a ratio of 5 children to 1 staff must be maintained. In all other mixed age group circumstances, the staff to child ratio is based on the age range of the majority of children in the group.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:21

      “Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  6. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
  7. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Does the program 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? 67:42:10:10”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:10:09

      “Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Does the program have a written daily schedule? 67:42:10:10”

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 The Sandlot

Is The Sandlot licensed?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Sandlot last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sandlot had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Sandlot care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Sandlot's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 428-5533 to confirm.

How much does The Sandlot cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 428-5533 to ask.

What is The Sandlot's phone number?

(605) 428-5533.

Where is The Sandlot?

415 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids, SD 57022.

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