Canton Area Preschool & Childcare
220 S Bartlett St, Canton, SD
Bright Beginnings Children's Center
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About Bright Beginnings Children's Center
Bright Beginnings Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Beresford, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 763-8055 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 20 children
- License number
- #019521604
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
67:42:17:27
“Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
Apr 3, 2025Inspection2 rules 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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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”
Jul 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
67:42:17:43
“Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
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”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule 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”
Mar 15, 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.”
Nov 2, 2022Inspection2 rules 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.”
67:42:16:13
“Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Children's Center
Is Bright Beginnings Children's Center licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Beginnings Children's Center last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 7 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 Bright Beginnings Children's Center care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Bright Beginnings Children's Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 763-8055 to confirm.
How much does Bright Beginnings Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 763-8055 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Children's Center's phone number?
(605) 763-8055.
Where is Bright Beginnings Children's Center?
209 W Elm St, Beresford, SD 57004. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings II, under 0.1 miles away.