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Good News Children's Center

1800 S Valley View Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 571064.1· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
210
open each week
5 days

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About Good News Children's Center

Good News Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 210 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
210 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Good News Church)
CurriculumSD Early Learning Guidelines and One In Christ Curriculum
EnrichmentSoccer Sprouts (optional, additional cost)
Class sizePre-school: 10 children in a classroom with one teacher
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Work on potty training with the older children
Assistance it acceptsHope Coalition scholarships
TransportationTransportation (to and from Discovery, Oscar Howe, JFK, and Pettigrew Schools)
Licensed capacity210 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good News Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Good News Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
210 children
License number
#018038530
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 29, 2026Inspection3 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.”
    • 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 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”
  3. Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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 returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
  4. Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
    • 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”
  5. Aug 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
    • 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”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:21

      “Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
    • 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”
  6. Feb 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
  7. Jun 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to an emergency preparedness and response plan? 67:42:10:10”
  8. Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:11:33

      “Do employees wash hands after use of restroom, changing a diaper, working with soiled clothing/linens, and before handling food? 67:42:11:33”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:11:06.01

      “Is there a hand-sink near the diaper changing area? 67:42:11:06.01”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:18

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 67:42:10:18”
    • 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.”
  9. Oct 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      67:42:16:16

      “Does the facility have documentation the program has current liability insurance coverage? 67:42:16:16”
    • Transportation

      67:42:16:16

      “If the facility transports children, does the facility have documentation that each vehicle used for transporting children has current liability insurance that covers the children being transported? 67:42:16:16”
    • 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 Good News Children's Center

Is Good News Children's Center licensed?

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

When was Good News Children's Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good News Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 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 Good News Children's Center care for?

210, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Good News Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good News Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 362-6360 to ask.

What is Good News Children's Center's phone number?

(605) 362-6360.

Where is Good News Children's Center?

1800 S Valley View Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethel Lutheran After School Care, under 0.1 miles away.

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