We have been talking about this for how long?
SIOUX FALLS – New regulations are coming for all in-home day cares in the city of Sioux Falls.
The city council voted unanimously tonight for all registered day care providers to post their license, and inspection scores in plain sight for all parents to see.
Sioux Falls has about 430 registered in home day cares right now. The new ordinance will also open up in home day cares to announced and unannounced visits from the health department, law enforcement and even parents.
This kerfuffle has been going on way to long. Since I have been watching council meetings (I think about 6 years) they have been talking about this. It’s about time we actually expect day cares to follow rules like we do with restaurants. Food poisoning is a serious issue, but not as serious as your child getting injured or abused at a day care. I often scratch my head when I think about the priorities of the SF Health Department. They blamed it on not having enough resources (money) to inspect daycares. But somehow we have a cool million for a ‘Vision’ of an Events center and a heated floor for rhinos at the zoo. I am amazed that more parents are not outraged by their excuses? But I will commend the mayor’s office and the city council for finally getting something passed that will put more teeth in the inspection process.