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Bright Beginnings Learning Center

512 South Iowa St., Platte, SD 573694.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$50
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About Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Bright Beginnings Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Platte, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $50 to $165.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 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
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $50 to $165.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care$50
Full Time (greater than 3 days/week)$165
Part Time (3 days or less/week)$140
Preschool Only (8:00am-12:30pm)$125
Drop In Rate (if available)$40 a day
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
42 children
License number
#014510687
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • 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. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • 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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  5. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • 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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”
  7. Jun 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  8. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Is Bright Beginnings Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 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 Bright Beginnings Learning Center care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Beginnings Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Learning Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $50 to $165, as it lists it.

What is Bright Beginnings Learning Center's phone number?

(605) 337-9794.

Where is Bright Beginnings Learning Center?

512 South Iowa St., Platte, SD 57369. The nearest other daycare we list is Panther Cubs Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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