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Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare

4550 Us-16, Rapid City, SD 57701

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About Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare

Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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 Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
180 children
License number
#016599518
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Transportation 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. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 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”
  3. Apr 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are hazarous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
  7. Sep 19, 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”
  8. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare

Is Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare licensed?

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

When was Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 342-5749 to confirm.

How much does Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 342-5749 to ask.

What is Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare's phone number?

(605) 342-5749.

Where is Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare?

4550 Us-16, Rapid City, SD 57701. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Punkins Daycare, 1 miles away.

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