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Marion School District Bear Care

100 Cedar Ave, Marion, SD 57043
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About Marion School District Bear Care

Marion School District Bear Care is a licensed school-age program in Marion, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 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
56 children

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Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Marion School District Bear Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
56 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#371089930
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:11

      “Are provider assistants who are less than 18 years old under the direct supervision of a provider, program director or individual responsible for planning and implementing the program? 67:42:17:11”

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 Marion School District Bear Care

Is Marion School District Bear Care licensed?

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

When was Marion School District Bear Care last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marion School District Bear Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 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.

How many children can Marion School District Bear Care care for?

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

What are Marion School District Bear Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 648-3615 to confirm.

How much does Marion School District Bear Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 648-3615 to ask.

What is Marion School District Bear Care's phone number?

(605) 648-3615.

Where is Marion School District Bear Care?

100 Cedar Ave, Marion, SD 57043.

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