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St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare

835 E Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 577013.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
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About St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
120 children
License number
#016598628
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Transportation 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. Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.”
  4. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  5. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 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”
  7. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 18, 2022Inspection3 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.”
    • Transportation

      67:42:16:16

      “Does the facility have documentation the program has current liability insurance coverage? 67:42:16:16”

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. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare

Is St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare licensed?

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

When was St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 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. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 342-8804 to ask.

What is St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare's phone number?

(605) 342-8804.

Where is St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare?

835 E Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Cove Children's Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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