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Honey Bee Academy

101 E Redwood Cir, Brandon, SD 570054.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$120

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About Honey Bee Academy

Honey Bee Academy is a licensed child care center in Brandon, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $120 to $225.

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.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 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
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Honey Bee Academy lists weekly tuition from $120 to $225.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Ages 4 weeks-Two (Full-time)$225
Ages Three-Five (Full-time)$215
School Age (includes No school days & early releases)$120
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Honey Bee Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
120 children
License number
#018043038
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords.”
  2. Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  3. May 15, 2025Inspection4 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”
    • 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

      “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”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:41

      “Are children never punished by any type of physical discipline; verbal abuse; humiliating punishment; restriction of movement; isolating the child in an area where they cannot be seen or supervised; withholding or forcing of meals, snacks, naps, or outdoor time; punishment for a lapse in toilet training; demanding excessive rest or physical exercise; use of substances such as soap, pepper, or hot sauce; or delegating discipline to other children in care? 67:42:17:41 Note: A provider may not utilize prohibited discipline techniques with their own child in care while working at the program.”
  4. Mar 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01 NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
  5. Mar 18, 2024Inspection7 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

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • 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”
  6. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Are activity plans developed and implemented that offer a variety of activities to meet the needs of various age groups? 67:42:10:10”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:10:10”
  8. Mar 13, 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 Honey Bee Academy

Is Honey Bee Academy licensed?

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

When was Honey Bee Academy last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Honey Bee Academy 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 Honey Bee Academy care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Honey Bee Academy's hours?

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

How much does Honey Bee Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $120 to $225, as it lists it.

What is Honey Bee Academy's phone number?

(605) 582-8222.

Where is Honey Bee Academy?

101 E Redwood Cir, Brandon, SD 57005. The nearest other daycare we list is B&G Club Brandon Elementary Ase, 0.5 miles away.

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