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Westside Preschool & Daycare

3500 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 577023.6· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
205
open each week
5 days
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About Westside Preschool & Daycare

Westside Preschool & Daycare is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 205 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 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
205 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity205 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Westside Preschool & Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Westside Preschool & Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
205 children
License number
#000097016
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4

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. Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - In corridors providing access to exits, do combustible decorations cover less than 10% of the wall area? 61:15:05:05”
  4. Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  5. Apr 9, 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”
  6. Mar 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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

      61:15:05:05

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - In corridors providing access to exits, do combustible decorations cover less than 10% of the wall area? 61:15:05:05”
  7. Mar 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:11:06.01

      “If caring for infants, is there a diaper-changing table, properly constructed & maintained with smooth non-absorbent top? 67:42:11:06.01”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:11:05

      “Is all loose, soft bedding that could pose a suffocation hazard removed from cribs and any space infants are sleeping? 67:42:11:05”
  8. Jan 17, 2023Inspection2 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 Westside Preschool & Daycare

Is Westside Preschool & Daycare licensed?

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

When was Westside Preschool & Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westside Preschool & Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Westside Preschool & Daycare care for?

205, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Westside Preschool & Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Westside Preschool & Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 342-7474 to ask.

What is Westside Preschool & Daycare's phone number?

(605) 342-7474.

Where is Westside Preschool & Daycare?

3500 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702. The nearest other daycare we list is City Kids, 0.6 miles away.

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