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St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program

1700 8th St, Brookings, SD 57006
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program

St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program is a licensed child care center in Brookings, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
120 children
License number
#011515539
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. May 11, 2026Inspection2 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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:25

      “Is all equipment, utensils, kitchenware, dining tables and food contact surfaces used for the care of children, washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each meal? 67:42:17:25”
  2. Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 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”
    • 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 written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
  3. Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 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. Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords. Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38 Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the facility, which are”
  4. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 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”
  5. Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 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.”
  6. Sep 26, 2023Inspection2 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”
  7. May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:11:07

      “Are dining tables sanitized before & after each meal with a solution of one ounce household bleach to two gallons of water? 67:42:11:07”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:11:10

      “If providing care for children under 5 years of age, are there self-closing, or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers on all outlets? 67:42:11:10”
  8. Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 3, 2022Inspection2 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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Questions about St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program

Is St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program licensed?

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

When was St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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 St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 692-6796 to ask.

What is St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program's phone number?

(605) 692-6796.

Where is St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program?

1700 8th St, Brookings, SD 57006. The nearest other daycare we list is Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest, 0.4 miles away.

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