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His Ark Christian Child Dev Center

5500 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 571062.9· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days

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About His Ark Christian Child Dev Center

His Ark Christian Child Dev Center is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumOne in Christ Curriculum
EnrichmentTurtle Tech Room (weekly technology integration)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

His Ark Christian Child Dev Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for His Ark Christian Child Dev Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
199 children
License number
#018042862
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
  3. Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
  4. May 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
  5. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
  7. Aug 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • 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

      “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”
  8. Jan 26, 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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Questions about His Ark Christian Child Dev Center

Is His Ark Christian Child Dev Center licensed?

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

When was His Ark Christian Child Dev Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has His Ark Christian Child Dev Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 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 His Ark Christian Child Dev Center care for?

199, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are His Ark Christian Child Dev Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does His Ark Christian Child Dev Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 361-7200 to ask.

What is His Ark Christian Child Dev Center's phone number?

(605) 361-7200.

Where is His Ark Christian Child Dev Center?

5500 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Michael School, 0.2 miles away.

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