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Ark Academy

3309 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 571033.2· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
236
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$75

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About Ark Academy

Ark Academy is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 236 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $75 to $285.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 4 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
236 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “06:00 am – 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 4 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from Rosa Parks, Harvey Dunn & John Harris)
MoreFounded 2025
Licensed capacity236 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ark Academy lists weekly tuition from $75 to $285.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Daycare - Ages 0-6, 2 Days a Week$220
Daycare - Ages 0-6, 3 Days a Week$250
Daycare - Ages 0-6, 4 Days a Week$266
Daycare - Ages 0-6, 5 Days a Week$285
School Age Care, After School Only$145
School Age Care, Before and After School$175
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School Age Care, Before School Only$75
Half Day Drop In, 4 hours or less of care$60 a day
Full Day Drop In, over 4 hours of care$115 a day
Part Time Summer Care, May - August (up to 3 Days a week)$150 a week
Full Time Summer Care, May - August$195 a week
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Ark Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
236 children
License number
#988574956
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • 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”
  2. Feb 20, 2026Inspection3 rules 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”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present, is it inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  3. Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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. Jun 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • 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.”

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 Ark Academy

Is Ark Academy licensed?

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

When was Ark Academy last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ark Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 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 Ark Academy care for?

236, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ark Academy's hours?

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

How much does Ark Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $75 to $285, as it lists it.

What is Ark Academy's phone number?

(605) 838-8730.

Where is Ark Academy?

3309 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. The nearest other daycare we list is Harvey Dunn CLC, 0.4 miles away.

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