Blue Dragon Academy
701 1st St, Garretson, SD
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Dell Rapids Community Haven Ost is a licensed school-age program in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 210 children, serving school-age children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
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Dell Rapids Community Haven Ost has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 27 rules in all
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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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.”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
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”
67:42:17:47
“Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
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.”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:43
“Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
67:42:17:27
“Is medication administered to each child documented, which includes the child's name, dose, time, date given, and name of the individual administering the medication? 67:42:17:27”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
67:42:17:47
“Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
67:42:17:30
“Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
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”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
67:42:17:09
“Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
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”
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”
67:42:17:31
“Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F or below to ensure proper storage of food, breastmilk, and formula. Page 6 of 6 12/30/2024”
67:42:17:32
“Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
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.”
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”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
67:42:17:19
“Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
67:42:17:43
“Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
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”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 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.
210, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 366-8612 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 366-8612 to ask.
(605) 366-8612.
613 State Ave, Dell Rapids, SD 57022. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Bug's Learning Center, 1 miles away.