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Faith Lutheran Day Care Center

714 N Grand Ave, Pierre, SD 575015.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About Faith Lutheran Day Care Center

Faith Lutheran Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Pierre, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care 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 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages four weeks up until they start kindergarten
Hours today
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges four weeks up until they start kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian - Faith Lutheran Church)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1988
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Faith Lutheran Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Faith Lutheran Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
120 children
License number
#015505944
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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.”
  3. Mar 25, 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”
  4. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:09

      “Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
    • 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”
    • 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.”
  6. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, is the sleep area free of soft objects and bedding including loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumper pads, sleep positioning devices, bibs, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  8. Jun 20, 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 Faith Lutheran Day Care Center

Is Faith Lutheran Day Care Center licensed?

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

When was Faith Lutheran Day Care Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Faith Lutheran Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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 Faith Lutheran Day Care Center care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Faith Lutheran Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Faith Lutheran Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 224-4748 to ask.

What is Faith Lutheran Day Care Center's phone number?

(605) 224-4748.

Where is Faith Lutheran Day Care Center?

714 N Grand Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joseph's School OST Program, 0.5 miles away.

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