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Children's House Montessori

3520 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702
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About Children's House Montessori

Children's House Montessori is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
30 children

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Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Children's House Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
30 children
License number
#016597783
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 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.”
  2. Apr 27, 2026Inspection2 rules 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is each bathroom provided with natural or mechanical ventilation? 67:42:17:33”
  3. Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Apr 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:06

      “Does the provider comply with their responsibility to report to the Office of Licensing & Accreditation within 24 hours any incidents or changes in circumstances that may affect their ability to meet licensing requirements? 67:42:17:06 Note: This includes but is not limited to a new director, use of space not yet approved, renovating of space used, damage to the building, change in location or ownership, involvement with child protective services or law enforcement, serious injury that requires medical attention or dental care or death of child in care, etc.”
  5. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
  7. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
  9. Oct 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”

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 Children's House Montessori

Is Children's House Montessori licensed?

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

When was Children's House Montessori last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's House Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 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 Children's House Montessori care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Children's House Montessori's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 791-0466 to confirm.

How much does Children's House Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 791-0466 to ask.

What is Children's House Montessori's phone number?

(605) 791-0466.

Where is Children's House Montessori?

3520 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702. The nearest other daycare we list is Fit-n-Fun - CAMInc., 0.3 miles away.

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