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Leah Grueschow

Rapid City, SD 57701 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Leah Grueschow

Leah Grueschow is a home daycare in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is registered with the state, for up to 12 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
12 children

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Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Leah Grueschow

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#016527880
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2

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 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Is there a weekly menu posted or available for parents to view, which includes meals and snacks to be served that week? 67:42:17:30”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
  2. Mar 18, 2025Inspection9 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

      67:42:17:42

      “Does the provider review and update all children's records annually? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Is there a weekly menu posted or available for parents to view, which includes meals and snacks to be served that week? 67:42:17:30”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:40

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:17:40”
    • 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”
  3. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  4. Mar 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:03:07.02

      “Does the provider have a current infant-child CPR certification? 67:42:03:07.02”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:03:07.02

      “Has the provider completed six hours of training in at least three topic areas in the past year? Of those hours, only three are limited to reading or watching TV or video etc. 67:42:03:07.02”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:03:07.03

      “Do provider and helper records contain all required information? 67:42:03:07.03”
  5. Oct 17, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:03:07.03

      “Do provider and helper records contain all required information? 67:42:03:07.03”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:03:07.02

      “Have all helpers completed orientation training within 90 days of hire? 67:42:03:07.02”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:03:07.02

      “Have all helpers completed six hours of training in at least three seperate topic areas in the past year? 67:42:03:07.02”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:03:07.02

      “Do the helpers have current infant-child CPR certification? 67:42:03:07.02”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:11.03

      “Are the helpers aware of the emergency preparedness plan and procedures? 67:42:03:11.03”

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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FAQ

Questions about Leah Grueschow

Is Leah Grueschow licensed?

Yes. Leah Grueschow is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.

When was Leah Grueschow last inspected?

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

Has Leah Grueschow had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 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 Leah Grueschow care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Leah Grueschow's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 348-7598 to confirm.

How much does Leah Grueschow cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 348-7598 to ask.

What is Leah Grueschow's phone number?

(605) 348-7598.

Where is Leah Grueschow?

Rapid City, SD 57701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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