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Bright Eyes Daycare

7101 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 571085.0· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Eyes Daycare

Bright Eyes Daycare is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entry
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through preschool & pre-k
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “07:00 am - 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants through preschool & pre-k
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and preschool
StaffCore staff has combined cumulative experience of over 112 years at Bright Eyes
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyEntry door locked 24/7 accessible only by teachers & parents; biometric reading approves access to classrooms, Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (mobile app (name not stated))
MoreFounded 2013
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Eyes Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Eyes Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
135 children
License number
#018042676
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
  3. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  5. May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  6. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. May 24, 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Does the program have a written daily schedule? 67:42:10:10”
  8. Mar 28, 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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Questions about Bright Eyes Daycare

Is Bright Eyes Daycare licensed?

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

When was Bright Eyes Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Eyes Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 Eyes Daycare care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Eyes Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Eyes Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 275-2232 to ask.

What is Bright Eyes Daycare's phone number?

(605) 275-2232.

Where is Bright Eyes Daycare?

7101 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

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