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Real Life Childcare Center

4024 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
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About Real Life Childcare Center

Real Life Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
80 children

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Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Real Life Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
80 children
License number
#1780469438
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there 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; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
  2. May 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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

      61:15:05:08

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system installed in the building hard wired and operable? 61:15:05:08 NOTE: Manual pull stations, audible alarms inside and out. Smoke detectors are in stairwells, corridors, lounges, recreation and sleeping areas.”

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 Real Life Childcare Center

Is Real Life Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Real Life Childcare Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Real Life Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 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 Real Life Childcare Center care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Real Life Childcare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 716-7325 to confirm.

How much does Real Life Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 716-7325 to ask.

What is Real Life Childcare Center's phone number?

(605) 716-7325.

Where is Real Life Childcare Center?

4024 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids, 0.5 miles away.

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