About Pulse of Life Kids Care

We are NOT currently accepting new enrollments for childcare. But you can get on our waitlist for the following ages:

• 2 year olds (0 openings)
• 18-24 month old ( 0 openings)
• 10 to 17 month olds (0 openings)
• 3 - 9 month old (0 openings)

Please complete the Easy Enrollment Interest and wailist Form and one of our providers will contact you within 1 to 2 business days. 

Normal hours of operation for the child care center are 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Monday - Friday. We are closed on major holidays - New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Pulse of Life Kids Care in Vermillion is a a SD licensed child care center #018043136 under the State of South Dakota Department of Social Services. Pulse of Life Kids Care is an approved day care for 43 children from 3 mo to 12 yrs old.

Pulse of Life Kids Care in Vermillion was awarded a $227,100 state child care center start up grant in 2023 from the South Dakota Department of Social Services in May 2023. Pulse of Life Church was awarded $60,000 from VCDC through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) childcare expansion grant. In July 2025. Pulse of Life Church was awarded $99.999 to add an onsite shared use vegetable processing center to The Shed at 1314 E. Main Street.

Our full-day infant day care class provides children between the ages of 3 and 10 months with warm, nurturing care and age-appropriate social learning opportunities. As children grow and  begin exploring the world around them, the class uses a play-based approach to engage young minds with a rich blend of fine and gross motor activities, tummy time, indoor and outdoor play, story  and circle time, music, sensory activities, and social interactions. Our child care center teacher ratio is 4 to 1.

Our full-day 10 to 20-month-old day care class provides children with age-appropriate,  social learning opportunities. The program uses our play-based approach, which engages young minds with a rich blend of music, art, play, and social interactions. Our early childhood staff develops life-enhancing skills while providing for the foundation of your child’s development. Primary teacher ratio of 5 to 1.

Our full-day 20 to 35 month old day care class provides children with age-appropriate, social learning opportunities. The program uses our play-based approach, which engages young minds with a rich blend of music, art, play, and social interactions. Our early childhood staff develops life-enhancing skills while providing for the foundation of your child’s development.  Teacher ratio of 5 to 1.

Our full-day or half-day day care program in Vermillion prepares 3 to 5-year-olds for kindergarten in the way they learn best—through hands-on, play-based instruction. By building on your child’s natural curiosity, we foster cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills through a variety of engaging  activities.  Teacher ratio of 9 to 1.

Director: Rev. Angela K. Jackson-Pulse, Ed.D.

childcare@pulseoflife.org

605-658-2500 landline |  605-659-4744 cell

Operations Manager: Glenn S. Pulse

1330 E. Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069

Rev, Dr. Angela K. Jackson-Pulse, Director, holds an Ed.D. in educational administration and MA in Christian Thought. She is lead pastor at Pulse of Life Church. Her favorite verse is Psalm 17:8 "Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings."  Her favorite hobby is organic gardening. Her goal as a director is fostering an environment where staff and children can learn about and grow in their faith, promoting the intellectual and developmental growth of children, leading and supporting a team of teachers, and building strong partnerships.

Jolene is a lead teacher in the infant rooms - Butterfly and Bumblebee. 

Kylie is the afternoon site supervisor. She is a senior student at USD majoring in communications and criminal justice. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends and just relaxing. Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." It reminds her that everything happens for a reason, even when things feel uncertain.

Ms. Keira Rettig is an assistant teacher in all the rooms.  She is a Senior at VHS. Keira is also the Asst. Children's Ministry leader. Her favorite subject in high school is History. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11. Her favorite hobby is being outside. Her goal as a teacher is to grow into a better servant of Jesus Christ.

Lauren Raberge is an elementary education major at USD. She is the lead program and curriculum teacher in the 2 and 3 year old room.

Ava Rockwell is an assistant teacher with the 1 year olds. She is a full-time student at USD.

Isabelle Skrdla is an assistant teacher with the 2 year olds. She is a full-time student at USD.

Mara Lagge is our part-time assistant teacher in the infant room. She is a full-time student at USD.

Consquela Johnson is a full-time lead teacher in the 2 year old room. She has over 20 years of experience working in a licensed childcare center.

Riley Graff is a part-time assistant teacher in the 1 year old room. She is a full-time student at USD.

Alise is a part-time assistant teacher in the 1 year old room. She is a full-time student at USD.

Lauryn is a part-time assistant teacher in the 2 year old room. She is a full-time student at USD.