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Adventure Academy

116 Main Ave S, Wagner, SD 57380

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About Adventure Academy

Adventure Academy is a licensed child care center in Wagner, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
50 children

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Inspection reports for Adventure Academy

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
50 children
License number
#014512573
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
  2. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  4. Mar 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in-place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43 Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “67:42:17:27 Are medications stored out of reach from children and placed in a non-absorbent container”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
  5. Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is each bathroom provided with natural or mechanical ventilation? 67:42:17:33”
  6. Jun 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
  7. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
  8. Oct 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
  9. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:10:09

      “Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:18

      “Does the program have documentation 4 fire drills and 1 tornado drill were conducted in the past year? 67:42:10:18”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:10:07

      “Is there 20 or less children in an activity grouping and staff to child ratio met at all times? 67:42:10:07 NOTE: Activity grouping is to be maintained at 20 children or less. Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 to 6 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children over 6 years of age. Mixed age groups meet requirements of the majority age except when 3 or more children under age 3 are present, then the ratio for children under age 3 must be met which is 1 staff to every 5 children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:10:15

      “Are medications stored inaccessible to children; in original container, with original label intact? 67:42:10:15”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:11:05

      “Do infants have a safe sleep environment? 67:42:11:05”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Are activity plans developed and implemented that offer a variety of activities to meet the needs of various age groups? 67:42:10:10”

Copied from South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Adventure Academy licensed?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Adventure Academy last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Adventure Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Adventure Academy care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Adventure Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 384-5437 to confirm.

How much does Adventure Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 384-5437 to ask.

What is Adventure Academy's phone number?

(605) 384-5437.

Where is Adventure Academy?

116 Main Ave S, Wagner, SD 57380. The nearest other daycare we list is Jennifer Soukup, 3.5 miles away.

Sources: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation (license and visits).