Bright Beginnings Childcare
Spencer, NE 68777 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Andes Central After School Program is a licensed school-age program in Lake Andes, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 196 children, serving school-age children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 196 childrenFrom the state license |
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Andes Central After School Program has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 9, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
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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67:42:17:43
“Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:43
“Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:30
“Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
SDCL 26-6-
“Is the program Certificate of License posted in a visible location? SDCL 26-6-”
67:42:14:23
“Do staff records contain all required information? 67:42:14:23 Note: staff records are to be maintained for 6 months following the end of employment.”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on October 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 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.
196, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 487-7655 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 487-7655 to ask.
(605) 487-7655.
1000 High St, Lake Andes, SD 57356. The nearest other daycare we list is Wagner Early Childhood Center, 12.4 miles away.