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Bethesda Lutheran Church
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About
About Bethesda Lutheran Church
Bethesda Lutheran Church is a licensed child care center in Hot Springs, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, pre-k and preschool.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 745-4834 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, pre-k and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)) |
| Assistance it accepts | State assistance |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) and the State of South Dakota) |
| More | Founded 1919 |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bethesda Lutheran Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bethesda Lutheran Church
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 30 children
- License number
- #016597902
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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”
Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:33
“Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“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”
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
61:15:01:01
“there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01 NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the”
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
61:15:05:05
“In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - In corridors providing access to exits, do combustible decorations cover less than 10% of the wall area? 61:15:05:05”
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bethesda Lutheran Church
Is Bethesda Lutheran Church licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bethesda Lutheran Church last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethesda Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Bethesda Lutheran Church care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Bethesda Lutheran Church's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 745-4834 to confirm.
How much does Bethesda Lutheran Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 745-4834 to ask.
What is Bethesda Lutheran Church's phone number?
(605) 745-4834.
Where is Bethesda Lutheran Church?
1537 Baltimore Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747. The nearest other daycare we list is Ashley Cortney, 21.1 miles away.