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Rural America Initiatives

2112 S Valley Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703
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About Rural America Initiatives

Rural America Initiatives is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 353 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
353 children

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Licensed capacity353 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Rural America Initiatives

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
353 children
License number
#010601775
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule 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”
  2. Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  3. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 25, 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 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
  7. Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  8. Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 Rural America Initiatives

Is Rural America Initiatives licensed?

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

When was Rural America Initiatives last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rural America Initiatives had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 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 Rural America Initiatives care for?

353, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Rural America Initiatives' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 343-4741 to confirm.

How much does Rural America Initiatives cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 343-4741 to ask.

What is Rural America Initiatives' phone number?

(605) 343-4741.

Where is Rural America Initiatives?

2112 S Valley Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703. The nearest other daycare we list is Dream Kids Preschool & Children's Center, 0.4 miles away.

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