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The Uplift Center
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About The Uplift Center
The Uplift Center is a licensed child care center in Spearfish, 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 23 rules across 6 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
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 641-9064 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Uplift Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 90 children
- License number
- #016597747
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 23 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
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”
67:42:17:44
“Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
61:15:05:10
“Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
67:42:17:25
“Is all equipment, utensils, kitchenware, dining tables and food contact surfaces used for the care of children, washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each meal? 67:42:17:25”
May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
May 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 by using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
67:42:17:44
“Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
67:42:17:25
“If a 3-compartment sink is used for manual cleaning, are the compartments used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing? 67:42:17:25 NOTE: Sanitize by immersing for 30 seconds in 170 degree F water or immerse for 60 seconds in 75 degree F water containing 1 ounce household bleach per 4 gallons of water.”
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.”
Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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”
Oct 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:33
“Is there a hand sink in the same room, or in an unobstructed adjacent room, to wash hands after each diaper change? 67:42:17:33”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:38
“Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
61:15:01:01
“In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:09
“Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Oct 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:33
“Is there a hand sink in the same room, or in an unobstructed adjacent room, to wash hands after each diaper change? 67:42:17:33”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:38
“Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
61:15:01:01
“In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:09
“Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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FAQ
Questions about The Uplift Center
Is The Uplift Center licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Uplift Center last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Uplift Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 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 Uplift Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Uplift Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 641-9064 to confirm.
How much does The Uplift Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 641-9064 to ask.
What is The Uplift Center's phone number?
(605) 641-9064.
Where is The Uplift Center?
10959 Kellem Ln, Spearfish, SD 57783.