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Rapid City Childrens Center

2311 Oak Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
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About Rapid City Childrens Center

Rapid City Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 196 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
196 children

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Licensed capacity196 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Rapid City Childrens Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
196 children
License number
#000097111
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - In corridors providing access to exits, do combustible decorations cover less than 10% of the wall area? 61:15:05:05”
    • 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”
  3. Apr 2, 2025Inspection6 rules 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non-absorbent? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted. Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - In corridors providing access to exits, do combustible decorations cover less than 10% of the wall area? 61:15:05:05”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  4. Mar 10, 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”
  5. Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

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

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
  7. Feb 14, 2023Inspection2 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.”
  8. Feb 2, 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 Rapid City Childrens Center

Is Rapid City Childrens Center licensed?

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

When was Rapid City Childrens Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rapid City Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 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 Rapid City Childrens Center care for?

196, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Rapid City Childrens Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 755-1170 to confirm.

How much does Rapid City Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 755-1170 to ask.

What is Rapid City Childrens Center's phone number?

(605) 755-1170.

Where is Rapid City Childrens Center?

2311 Oak Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701. The nearest other daycare we list is South Park Discovery Center, 0.2 miles away.

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