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Ages and Stages Daycare

203 5th Ave S, Clear Lake, SD 572264.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days

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About Ages and Stages Daycare

Ages and Stages Daycare is a licensed child care center in Clear Lake, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ages and Stages Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ages and Stages Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
150 children
License number
#011517641
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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. Jan 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 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”
  2. Jul 31, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:11

      “Are provider assistants who are less than 18 years old under the direct supervision of a provider, program director or individual responsible for planning and implementing the program? 67:42:17:11”
    • 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 the provider review and update all children's records annually? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
  3. Jul 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are handwashing sinks used for diaper changing different than the sinks used for food or bottle prep? 67:42:17:33”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:08

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system installed in the building hard wired and operable? 61:15:05:08 NOTE: Manual pull stations, audible alarms inside and out. Smoke detectors are in stairwells, corridors, lounges, recreation and sleeping areas.”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F or below to ensure proper storage of food, breastmilk, and formula.”
  4. Nov 14, 2024Inspection3 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

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  5. Oct 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are handwashing sinks used for diaper changing different than the sinks used for food or bottle prep? 67:42:17:33”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Ages and Stages Daycare

Is Ages and Stages Daycare licensed?

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

When was Ages and Stages Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ages and Stages Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 5 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 Ages and Stages Daycare care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ages and Stages Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ages and Stages Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 874-8411 to ask.

What is Ages and Stages Daycare's phone number?

(605) 874-8411.

Where is Ages and Stages Daycare?

203 5th Ave S, Clear Lake, SD 57226. The nearest other daycare we list is Isfeld Courtney L, 19.5 miles away.

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