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Embe - Downtown Childcare

300 W 11th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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About Embe - Downtown Childcare

Embe - Downtown Childcare is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 240 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
240 children

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Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Embe - Downtown Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
240 children
License number
#018026760
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • 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 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non-absorbent? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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”
  2. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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”
    • 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. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2024Inspection6 rules 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
  5. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:25

      “Is there a dishwasher or a 3-compartment sink available for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing? 67:42:17:25 NOTE: Centers serving 20 or less children, may use a 2-compartment sink and a tub for sanitizing.”
  6. Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. Jan 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:11:29

      “Are all utensils/equipment stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry, protected location, and not placed under exposed sewer or water lines except for fire protection sprinkler lines? 67:42:11:29”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:11:06.01

      “If caring for infants, is there a diaper-changing table, properly constructed & maintained with smooth non-absorbent top? 67:42:11:06.01”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “If commercial cooking equipment is installed, is an automatic hood suppression system installed for the protection of deep fat fryers, griddles, upright broilers, char-broilers, range tops, and grills with setup? Has the system been inspected every 6 months? 61:15:01”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths of 36 inches; exits cannot be obstructed.”
  8. Nov 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:10:15

      “Does the facility obtain written parental consent to administer medications that includes specific dates the medication is to be administered (view info. to verify) ? 67:42:10:15”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 Embe - Downtown Childcare

Is Embe - Downtown Childcare licensed?

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

When was Embe - Downtown Childcare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Embe - Downtown Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Embe - Downtown Childcare care for?

240, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Embe - Downtown Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 362-9438 to confirm.

How much does Embe - Downtown Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 362-9438 to ask.

What is Embe - Downtown Childcare's phone number?

(605) 362-9438.

Where is Embe - Downtown Childcare?

300 W 11th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. The nearest other daycare we list is Graham Academy Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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