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Rapid Valley Discovery Center

2601 Covington St, Rapid City, SD 57703
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About Rapid Valley Discovery Center

Rapid Valley Discovery Center is a licensed school-age program in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 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
120 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Rapid Valley Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#016597888
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
  6. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2023Inspection2 rules 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:14:28

      “Does the program have documentation 4 fire drills and 1 tornado drill were conducted in the past year? 67:42:14:28”
  8. Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 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.”
  9. Oct 20, 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 Rapid Valley Discovery Center

Is Rapid Valley Discovery Center licensed?

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

When was Rapid Valley Discovery Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rapid Valley 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 Rapid Valley Discovery Center care for?

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

What are Rapid Valley Discovery Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 394-5120 to confirm.

How much does Rapid Valley Discovery Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 394-5120 to ask.

What is Rapid Valley Discovery Center's phone number?

(605) 394-5120.

Where is Rapid Valley Discovery Center?

2601 Covington St, Rapid City, SD 57703. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Friends Learning Center, 1 miles away.

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