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St. John Paul II Child Care Center

1510 W Elm St, Mitchell, SD 57301
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About St. John Paul II Child Care Center

St. John Paul II Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Mitchell, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
120 children

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Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for St. John Paul II Child Care Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
120 children
License number
#014512311
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 25, 2026Inspection3 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

      “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”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:20

      “For child care programs - Are children supervised at all times, including during outdoor play, by seeing or hearing? 67:42:17:20”
  2. Sep 2, 2025Inspection4 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

      61:15:01:01

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
  3. Jun 24, 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. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 St. John Paul II Child Care Center

Is St. John Paul II Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was St. John Paul II Child Care Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. John Paul II Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 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 St. John Paul II Child Care Center care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. John Paul II Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 996-3639 to confirm.

How much does St. John Paul II Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 996-3639 to ask.

What is St. John Paul II Child Care Center's phone number?

(605) 996-3639.

Where is St. John Paul II Child Care Center?

1510 W Elm St, Mitchell, SD 57301. The nearest other daycare we list is Laura Picek, 0.6 miles away.

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