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Knollwood Discovery Center

1701 Downing St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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About Knollwood Discovery Center

Knollwood Discovery Center is a licensed school-age program in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 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 5 rules across 3 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
145 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Knollwood Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
145 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#016599295
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • 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, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
  2. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:14:23

      “Do staff records contain all required information? 67:42:14:23 Note: staff records are to be maintained for 6 months following the end of employment.”
  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 Knollwood Discovery Center

Is Knollwood Discovery Center licensed?

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

When was Knollwood 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 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Knollwood Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Knollwood Discovery Center care for?

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

What are Knollwood Discovery Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 394-1851 to confirm.

How much does Knollwood Discovery Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 394-1851 to ask.

What is Knollwood Discovery Center's phone number?

(605) 394-1851.

Where is Knollwood Discovery Center?

1701 Downing St, Rapid City, SD 57701. The nearest other daycare we list is General Beadle Discovery Center, 0.6 miles away.

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