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St. Katharine Drexel School

1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
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About St. Katharine Drexel School

St. Katharine Drexel School is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 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
90 children

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Inspection reports for St. Katharine Drexel School

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
90 children
License number
#018042355
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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”
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection3 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”
    • 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

      “Is medication administered to each child documented, which includes the child's name, dose, time, date given, and name of the individual administering the medication? 67:42:17:27”
  3. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • 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”
  7. Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  8. Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 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.”
    • 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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FAQ

Questions about St. Katharine Drexel School

Is St. Katharine Drexel School licensed?

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

When was St. Katharine Drexel School last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Katharine Drexel School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 St. Katharine Drexel School care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Katharine Drexel School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 275-6994 to confirm.

How much does St. Katharine Drexel School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 275-6994 to ask.

What is St. Katharine Drexel School's phone number?

(605) 275-6994.

Where is St. Katharine Drexel School?

1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery CLC, 0.8 miles away.

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