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Lower Brule Day Care
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About Lower Brule Day Care
Lower Brule Day Care is a licensed child care center in Lower Brule, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 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 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Lower Brule Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 40 children
- License number
- #015508413
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
Aug 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Jun 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
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”
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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”
61:15:05:10
“Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation. Page 2 of 6 12/30/2024”
Nov 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for handling and storage of hazardous material and the disposal of bio contaminants? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for storage and administration of medication, including having written parent consent and documentation procedures? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for feeding of infants? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to an emergency preparedness and response plan? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement that no staff member's name will be located on the Sex Offender Registry? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement that no staff member will have a conviction of a felony within the past five years, a sex offense, a crime of violence, or a crime against children? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement that no staff member or volunteer will have a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policy related to requiring volunteers used to fill staff member positions, to meet the requirements for the position they are filling? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for describing that the person who plans center programming has specific education and experience? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirements for each child care worker to be at least 18 years of age and supervised by director/program planner; and secondary child care workers must be at least 14 years of age and work under the direct and constant supervision of an adult? 67:42:10:10”
67:42:10:10
“Policies related to requirement for reporting changes or circumstances, within 24 hours, which may affect ability to comply with licensing rules i.e. new program location, building renovations or remodeling, suspected in-house child abuse or neglect, ownership change, employee felony convictions or new director? 67:42:10:10”
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”
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FAQ
Questions about Lower Brule Day Care
Is Lower Brule Day Care licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lower Brule Day Care last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lower Brule Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Lower Brule Day Care care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Lower Brule Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 473-0625 to confirm.
How much does Lower Brule Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 473-0625 to ask.
What is Lower Brule Day Care's phone number?
(605) 473-0625.
Where is Lower Brule Day Care?
187 Oyate Cir, Lower Brule, SD 57548.