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Apple Blossom Academy

1600 S Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 571104.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days

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About

About Apple Blossom Academy

Apple Blossom Academy is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants to school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants to school-age children
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Discounts10% discount for siblings
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Apple Blossom Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Apple Blossom Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
125 children
License number
#018043068
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:36

      “In areas where any bodies of water are present, are providers able to see and hear the children, and close enough to intervene at all times? 67:42:17:36 NOTE: This includes but is not limited to pools, wading pools, and water filled ditches.”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Are food containers properly stored in a manner that protects from contamination? 67:42:17:31”
  2. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
  3. Jun 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
  4. May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
  5. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  7. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Apple Blossom Academy

Is Apple Blossom Academy licensed?

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

When was Apple Blossom Academy last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Apple Blossom Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 6 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 Apple Blossom Academy care for?

125, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Apple Blossom Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Apple Blossom Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 332-5002 to ask.

What is Apple Blossom Academy's phone number?

(605) 332-5002.

Where is Apple Blossom Academy?

1600 S Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110. The nearest other daycare we list is O2B Kids Dawley Farms, 0.4 miles away.

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