Marion School District Bear Care
100 Cedar Ave, Marion, SD
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Growing Dreams Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Freeman, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Growing Dreams Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 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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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”
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”
61:15:01:01
“In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
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”
67:42:17:42
“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”
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”
67:42:17:21
“Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
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”
67:42:16:13
“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.”
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”
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.”
67:42:11:10
“If providing care for children under 5 years of age, are there self-closing, or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers on all outlets? 67:42:11:10”
67:42:10:18
“NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letter issued by the Fire Marshall's Office completed? Does facility layout match the approved floor plan? 67:42:10:18”
67:42:11:12
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually? 67:42:11:12”
67:42:10:10
“Does the program have a written daily schedule? 67:42:10:10”
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.”
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.”
67:42:10:10
“Does the program have 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; accommodation of infants & toddlers; children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:10:10”
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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 March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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.
42, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 925-4498 to ask.
(605) 925-4498.
509 Cedar St, Freeman, SD 57029. The nearest other daycare we list is Pamela Jensen, 1.9 miles away.