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Blue Dragon Academy

701 1st St, Garretson, SD 570303.4· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$150

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About Blue Dragon Academy

Blue Dragon Academy is a licensed child care center in Garretson, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition of $150.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks of age to 11 years of age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6am-6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks of age to 11 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumFrogStreet
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Blue Dragon Academy lists monthly tuition of $150.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Morning Program (morning preschool, 3-5 year olds)$150
Drop-In Rates$65 a day
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Blue Dragon Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
165 children
License number
#018042210
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 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

      “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. Mar 31, 2025Inspection7 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, is the sleep area free of soft objects and bedding including loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumper pads, sleep positioning devices, bibs, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • 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”
  4. Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  5. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:28

      “Are medications stored out of reach from children and placed in a non-absorbent container labeled medication if refrigeration is required? 67:42:17:28”
    • 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 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  7. Apr 19, 2023Inspection3 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

      67:42:10:10

      “Does the program have a written daily schedule? 67:42:10:10”
  8. Apr 6, 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 Blue Dragon Academy

Is Blue Dragon Academy licensed?

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

When was Blue Dragon Academy last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Blue Dragon Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 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 Blue Dragon Academy care for?

165, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Blue Dragon Academy's hours?

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

How much does Blue Dragon Academy cost?

Monthly tuition of $150, as it lists it.

What is Blue Dragon Academy's phone number?

(605) 594-5437.

Where is Blue Dragon Academy?

701 1st St, Garretson, SD 57030.

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