Star Mountain Daycare and Preschool
602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
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Vicky Ulrich is a home daycare in Sturgis, South Dakota. It is registered with the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
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Vicky Ulrich has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all
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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67:42:17:35
“Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
67:42:17:44
“Are soiled diapers promptly disposed of in a leakproof, non-absorbent container with a tight- fitting lid? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:26
“For children under one year of age, is the sleep area free of soft objects and bedding including loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumper pads, sleep positioning devices, bibs, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
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”
67:42:17:39
“Are all unused electrical wall sockets covered with outlet plug covers, tamper-resistant covers or made inaccessible to children? 67:42:17:39”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:33
“Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children in care maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:03:23
“Are cribs and mattresses in good condition & stackable cribs are not used? 67:42:03:23 Page 4 of 7 12/30/2024”
67:42:16:13
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
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FAQ
Yes. Vicky Ulrich is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 490-7643 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 490-7643 to ask.
(605) 490-7643.
Sturgis, SD 57785. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.