About Pulse of Life Kids Care

We are currently accepting full time enrollment applications for the following ages:

• 3 year olds (5 openings)

We are not accepting infant enrollments or drop-ins due to being at full capacity in the center for 2025.

Please complete the Enrollment Interest Form to be placed on our waitlist. 

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. 

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 to bring the existing building up to current day care licensing state and local codes for fire, health, and safety. In 2024, Pulse of Life Church was awarded $60,000 from VCDC through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) childcare expansion grant to add more classrooms for infant and toddler care.

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. Sarah Armbrust, Lead Teacher, Asst. Manager, has a B.S. in Education. She pastors along with her husband at Faith Fellowship of the Open Bible. Her favorite scripture is Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Her favorite hobby is spending time with her husband, Rev. Tony Armbrust, and their 4 children. Her goal as director is to foster an atmosphere where God's love is felt by families and staff and where learning about God and His glorious creation is exciting for all within our childcare center.

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 part-time lead teacher in the Bumblebee Room. She recently relocated to Vermillion. 

Kylie is an assistant teacher in the infant rooms. She is a 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 for the 1 year olds in the Hummingbird room, She is a Junior 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.

Chloe Carroll is a teacher in the Cardinal room with the 2 year olds.

Julia Zephier is a substitute teacher in the Hummingbird room with the 1 year olds. She also is our kitchen assistant.

Bella Zephier is a substitute teacher for the with the 1 and 2 year olds. She also is our office administrator.

Alaura Zephier is a substitute teacher for the with the 1 and 2 year olds.