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City Kids

2941 Lanark Rd, Rapid City, SD 577025.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
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About City Kids

City Kids is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

City Kids has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for City Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#016598108
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
  6. Jan 22, 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”
  7. Feb 6, 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

      67:42:10:18

      “Does the program have documentation 4 fire drills and 1 tornado drill were conducted in the past year? 67:42:10:18”
  8. Feb 2, 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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FAQ

Questions about City Kids

Is City Kids licensed?

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

When was City Kids last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has City Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 City Kids care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are City Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does City Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 342-7500 to ask.

What is City Kids' phone number?

(605) 342-7500.

Where is City Kids?

2941 Lanark Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidstop - Meadowbrook, 0.2 miles away.

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