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Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie
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About Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie
Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie is a licensed child care center in Brookings, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 696-4700 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 75 children
- License number
- #011517636
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- 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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May 11, 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 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
61:15:01:01
“Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords. Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service”
61:15:01:01
“In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
Sep 10, 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”
67:42:17:43
“Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include names of authorized individuals to pick up the children; health information including allergies or special needs; start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie
Is Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 696-4700 to confirm.
How much does Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 696-4700 to ask.
What is Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie's phone number?
(605) 696-4700.
Where is Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie?
111 26th St S, Brookings, SD 57006. The nearest other daycare we list is Great After-School Place Dakota Prairie, under 0.1 miles away.