Usd Vucurevich Childrens Center
VUCUREVICH CHILDREN'S CENTER, 224 SD-50, VERMILLION, SD 57069Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 57% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026) and 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 8 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
Therewere16provideremployeerecordsthatdidnotincludealltherequiredinformationasoutlinedinARSD 67:42:17:15.
- 67:42:17:29 Aprovidershallhaveawrittencareplanforeachchildwhohasaknownfoodallergy.Theplanmustcontaininstructions Regardinganyfoodallergens,s…67:42:17:29
Theprogramdidnothaveawrittencareplanfortwochildrenincarewithaknownfoodallergy.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Therewasonechildrecordthatdidnothavecurrentimmunizationrecordsonfile.
May 5, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Doemployeerecordscontainallrequiredinformation?67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- 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 Yes Comments Addi…
Apr 2, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:25 Allequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtables,andfoodcontactsurfacesofequipmentmustbewashed,rinsed,and sanitizedaftereachmeal.T…67:42:17:25
Asanitizerbucketusedforwipingthedining tablesmeasuredat25ppmbleach.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
CombustibleitemsstoredintheclosetnearthePreschoolroomandinthekitchenstorageareawerelessthan2feet fromtheceiling.
Mar 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Instoragerooms,arecombustiblematerialsmaintainedatleast2feetbelowtheceilingor18 Inchesbelowsprinklerheaddeflectors?61:15:01:0161:15:01:01
- Isallequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtablesandfoodcontactsurfacesusedforthe Careofchildren,washed,rinsed,andsanitiz…67:42:17:25
Isallequipment,utensils,kitchenware,diningtablesandfoodcontactsurfacesusedforthe careofchildren,washed,rinsed,andsanitizedaftereachmeal?67:4…
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
Sep 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:17 Allprovidersshall,withinninetydaysafterthedateofemployment,completeandobtaindocumentationoforientation Traininginthefollowingare…67:42:17:17
Atthetimeoftheinspection,oneemployeedidnothavedocumentationofcompletedLevelIorientationtrainingand currentpediatricCPR.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Atthetimeoftheinspection,fourchildrenneededupdatedimmunizationrecords.
Jul 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Doemployeerecordscontainallrequiredinformation?67:42:17:1567:42:17:15
- 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 Yes Comments Addi…
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Theexteriorexitfromscreenedinporchwasblockedwithsnow.
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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…
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