Star Mountain Daycare and Preschool
602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
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Wakhanyeza Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 57 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Wakhanyeza Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 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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67:42:17:43
“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”
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”
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.”
67:42:17:24
“Is each child provided individual space for personal items to prevent the spread of an infestation or infectious disease? 67:42:17:24”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
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602 Auburn Dr, Rapid City, SD
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Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rapid City, SD 57701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 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.
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 791-0438 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 791-0438 to ask.
(605) 791-0438.
612 Crazy Horse St, Rapid City, SD 57701. The nearest other daycare we list is Horace Mann Discovery Center, 1.1 miles away.