St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes South Dakota's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. South Dakota caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 20 Toddlers 1:5 20 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Attimeofinspection,6stafffilesweremissingrequiredinformation.
- 67:42:17:27 Beforeanymedicationisadministeredtoachild,permissionoftheparentorguardianmustbedocumentedandmust Includethenameofthechild,thenam…67:42:17:27
Attimeofinspection,childincarehadamedicationbuttherewasnowrittenpermissionfromaparentorguardianto administerit.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Attimeofinspection,4childfilesweremissingrequiredinformation.
Oct 1, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Doemployeerecordscontainallrequiredinformation?67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- Iswrittenconsentobtainedfromeachchild'sparentbeforeadministeringallprescriptionand non-prescriptionmedication?Doesthecon…67:42:17:27
Iswrittenconsentobtainedfromeachchild'sparentbeforeadministeringallprescriptionand non-prescriptionmedication?Doestheconsentincludethechild'…
- Ifachildincarehasaknownfoodallergy,doestheproviderhaveawrittenplanwhich Includesinstructionsregardingfoodallergens,steps…67:42:17:29
Ifachildincarehasaknownfoodallergy,doestheproviderhaveawrittenplanwhich includesinstructionsregardingfoodallergens,stepstobetakentoavoidthef…
- Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact Information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionfo…67:42:17:42
Dochildren'srecordsincludenameandDOBofchild,parent/snamesandcontact information,emergencycontactinformation,permissionforemergencymedicaltre…
- Iftransportationisprovided,doestheprogramhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthe vehicle(s)usedtotransportchildren?67:42:17:…67:42:17:45
Iftransportationisprovided,doestheprogramhaveproofofliabilityinsuranceforthe vehicle(s)usedtotransportchildren?67:42:17:45 N/A Comments Addi…
Apr 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Attimeofinspection,apowerstripwaspluggedintoanextensioncordbutshouldbepluggedindirectlytothewall.
- 67:42:17:38 Thefollowingmustbeinaccessibletoachild: (1) Firearms; (2) Pelletguns,BBguns,andcapguns; (3) Matchesandlighters; (4) Tobaccoprodu…67:42:17:38
Attimeofinspection,cordstoblindsanddecorativestringoflightswereaccessibletochildrenwhichcouldcauseinjury toachild.
- 67:42:17:39 Forfamilydaycareproviders,unusedelectricaloutletsmusthaveanoutletplugcover,haveatamper-resistantcover,or Bemadeinaccessibletoach…67:42:17:39
Attimeofinspection,notallelectricaloutletshadtamper-resistantcovers.
Apr 2, 20254 Findings4 Important
- NOTE: Exits Can't Pass Through Storeroom61:15:01:01
NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstru…
- Protected From Potential Contamination67:42:17:31
protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the fr…
- Are the Following Hazards Inaccessible to Children: Fire Arms; Pellet Guns; BB Guns; Cap Guns; Ammunition; Matches;…67:42:17:38
Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco produc…
- Do All Unused Electrical Outlets Have Self-closing or Tamper Resistant Childproof Electrical Covers67:42:17:39
Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers ar…