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Embe - South Childcare

3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 571083.1· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
390
open each week
5 days

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About Embe - South Childcare

Embe - South Childcare is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 390 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
390 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp
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Licensed capacity390 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Embe - South Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
390 children
License number
#010605399
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 3

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. May 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33”
  2. May 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - In corridors providing access to exits, do combustible decorations cover less than 10% of the wall area? 61:15:05:05”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are hazardous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
  3. May 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • 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

      “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

      “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”
  4. Sep 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  5. Mar 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are handwashing sinks used for diaper changing different than the sinks used for food or bottle prep? 67:42:17:33”
  6. Oct 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:19

      “Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
    • 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

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  7. Jan 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords.”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “If a fire sprinkler system is present in the building, is it operational? 61:15:05:09 NOTE: Valves are open, observe pressure gauge reading and sprinkler head condition.”
  8. Oct 17, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:11:05

      “Are cribs and mattresses maintained in good repair? 67:42:11:05”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:17

      “Does the program post in a visible location a copy of the latest Program and Facility Safety Inspections and Child Care Licensing Inspection Summary? And if on a CAP, does the program have a copy of the plan available at request? 67:42:16:17”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:18

      “Does the program have documentation 4 fire drills and 1 tornado drill were conducted in the past year? 67:42:10:18”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Does the program have 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; accommodation of infants & toddlers; children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:10:10”

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 - South Childcare

Is Embe - South Childcare licensed?

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

When was Embe - South Childcare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 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 - South Childcare care for?

390, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Embe - South Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Embe - South Childcare cost?

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

What is Embe - South Childcare's phone number?

(605) 362-9438.

Where is Embe - South Childcare?

3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Preschool & Kindergarten, 0.2 miles away.

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