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St. Mary School

2000 S 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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About St. Mary School

St. Mary School is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 315 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
315 children

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Inspection reports for St. Mary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
315 children
License number
#018042094
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Nov 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

      “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”
    • 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”
  2. Sep 22, 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; 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.”
  3. Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 3, 2024Inspection3 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

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
  5. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  7. Dec 19, 2022Inspection1 rule 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.”
  8. Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 St. Mary School

Is St. Mary School licensed?

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

When was St. Mary School last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Mary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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. Mary School care for?

315, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Mary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 334-9881 to confirm.

How much does St. Mary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 334-9881 to ask.

What is St. Mary School's phone number?

(605) 334-9881.

Where is St. Mary School?

2000 S 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The nearest other daycare we list is Susan B Anthony CLC, 0.5 miles away.

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