Blue Dragon Academy
701 1st St, Garretson, SD
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Mallory Zell is a home daycare in Garretson, South Dakota. It is registered with the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mallory Zell has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 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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67:42:17:44
“Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:44
“Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non-absorbent? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:25
“Are toys which have been placed in a child's mouth or have contact with other bodily fluids cleaned and sanitized daily in a dishwasher or using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
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 provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:03:11.10
“Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the home which are more than 30 inches above floor level, guarded by a barrier that prevents falling or becoming entrapped? 67:42:03:11.10 Health & Safety Features of the Home - Outdoor Environmental”
67:42:03:22
“Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:03:22”
67:42:03:11.05
“Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks maintained at 120 degrees or lower? 67:42:03:11.05”
67:42:03:21
“Are fire arms, ammunition, matches, lighters, archery equipment, and cords on window blinds stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:21”
67:42:03:11.02
“Is there a fully charged, portable fire extinguisher, with minimum 2A rating, kept near the food prep area? 67:42:03:11.02”
67:42:03:12
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:11.03
“Does the provider 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? 67:42:03:11.03”
67:42:03:13
“Does the provider have a written plan for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:03:13 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
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FAQ
Yes. Mallory Zell is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (507) 329-2899 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (507) 329-2899 to ask.
(507) 329-2899.
Garretson, SD 57030. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.