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General Beadle Discovery Center

10 Van Buren St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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About General Beadle Discovery Center

General Beadle Discovery Center is a licensed school-age program in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 315 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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
315 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity315 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for General Beadle Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
315 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#016599302
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
  2. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo 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 General Beadle Discovery Center

Is General Beadle Discovery Center licensed?

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

When was General Beadle Discovery Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has General Beadle Discovery Center 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 General Beadle Discovery Center care for?

315, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are General Beadle Discovery Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 394-1841 to confirm.

How much does General Beadle Discovery Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 394-1841 to ask.

What is General Beadle Discovery Center's phone number?

(605) 394-1841.

Where is General Beadle Discovery Center?

10 Van Buren St, Rapid City, SD 57701. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth & Family Services CDC, 0.2 miles away.

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