Family Day Care Licenses
The Engineering Department issues all City of Belle Fourche day care licenses.
A complete list of the current year's licensed day care providers can be provided upon request.
All day care providers must be licensed in the state of South Dakota and have a valid conditional use permit issued by the Engineering Department. Conditional use permits must be approved by the Planning & Zoning Committee and the City Council prior to being issued.
As per City Ordinance 5.36.030, all Belle Fourche day care providers must licensed within both the city and the state.
Belle Fourche day care providers must provide payment for the yearly license fee and an updated state certificate at the time of expiration. The Engineering Department records all payments and state certificates of Belle Fourche day care providers. All day care licenses expire on December 31st of every year.
Yearly License fee is $25.00.
Renewal letters are sent out November of every year.
Second and Third/Final Notices are sent out in January and February. If you are a day care provider and have not received a renewal letter, please contact us. If you have not received your updated state certificate, please call the South Dakota Child Care Rapid City Office at 605-394-2525.
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
Otherwise, please visit the South Dakota DSS link below for more information regarding state licensing and resources.