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SWST Head Start Center West

45698 Veterans Memorial Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262
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About SWST Head Start Center West

SWST Head Start Center West is a licensed child care center in Sisseton, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
180 children

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Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for SWST Head Start Center West

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
180 children
License number
#017508141
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3

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 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Feb 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If commercial cooking equipment is installed, is an automatic hood suppression system installed for the protection of deep fat fryers, griddles, upright broilers, char-broilers, range tops, and grills with setup? Has the system been inspected every 6 months? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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”
  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  5. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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 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”
  7. Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  8. Mar 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:18

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 67:42:10:18”
  9. Nov 3, 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 SWST Head Start Center West

Is SWST Head Start Center West licensed?

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

When was SWST Head Start Center West last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has SWST Head Start Center West had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 7 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 SWST Head Start Center West care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are SWST Head Start Center West's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 698-3103 to confirm.

How much does SWST Head Start Center West cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 698-3103 to ask.

What is SWST Head Start Center West's phone number?

(605) 698-3103.

Where is SWST Head Start Center West?

45698 Veterans Memorial Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262. The nearest other daycare we list is Swo Head Start East, under 0.1 miles away.

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