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Tiger Den Kiddie Care

420 5th Ave, Ipswich, SD 57451
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About Tiger Den Kiddie Care

Tiger Den Kiddie Care is a licensed child care center in Ipswich, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Tiger Den Kiddie Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#011102549
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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”
  3. May 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:16

      “Are child and family information, records, and photos kept confidential and not released to unauthorized individuals? Is written parental consent obtained before publicly sharing information, including photos? 67:42:17:16”
  4. May 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Are food containers properly stored in a manner that protects from contamination? 67:42:17:31”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are bathroom facilities easily accessible? 67:42:17:33”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
  5. Apr 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
  6. Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are there separate bathrooms for males and females? 67:42:17:33”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
  7. Sep 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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”
  8. Jun 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:06:09

      “Are portable fire extinguishers charged and operable? 61:15:06:09 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:11:06.01

      “If caring for infants, is there a diaper-changing table, properly constructed & maintained with smooth non-absorbent top? 67:42:11:06.01 Page 2 of 7 12/30/2024”

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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Questions about Tiger Den Kiddie Care

Is Tiger Den Kiddie Care licensed?

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

When was Tiger Den Kiddie Care last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiger Den Kiddie Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 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 Tiger Den Kiddie Care care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Tiger Den Kiddie Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tiger Den Kiddie Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 460-1025 to ask.

What is Tiger Den Kiddie Care's phone number?

(605) 460-1025.

Where is Tiger Den Kiddie Care?

420 5th Ave, Ipswich, SD 57451. The nearest other daycare we list is Ipswich Tiger Post Cec, 4.6 miles away.

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