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Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion

292 Empowerment Dr, Porcupine, SD 57772

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About Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion

Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion is a licensed child care center in Porcupine, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
20 children

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Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#016597872
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Aug 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:10

      “Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
    • 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.”
  3. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  7. Aug 29, 2023Inspection2 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”

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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Is Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion licensed?

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

When was Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 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 Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 455-2700 to confirm.

How much does Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 455-2700 to ask.

What is Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion's phone number?

(605) 455-2700.

Where is Owayawa Cikala Lakota Immersion?

292 Empowerment Dr, Porcupine, SD 57772. The nearest other daycare we list is Makhosica Ptehincala Okholakichiye, 8.5 miles away.

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