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Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center

2100 Devon Ave, Tea, SD 570644.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$130

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About Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center

Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Tea, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $130 to $270.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
From 6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30am – 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesFrom 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Discounts10% Family Discount for 2nd and 3rd sibling, off lowest rate
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to all Tea Area Elementary Schools)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, ProCare Parent Engagement App)
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center lists weekly tuition from $130 to $270.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants to Toddlers, 6 weeks – 3 years old (weekly rate)$270
Preschool to Pre-K, 3 – 5 year olds (weekly rate)$260
School Age, Before and After School (weekly rate)$130
Registration fee, $50 per child, due at time of application (non-refundable)$50
Early dismissals / no school days / inclement weather cancellations; Summer (weekly rate)$185 a week
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
160 children
License number
#018043072
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  3. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If commercial cooking equipment is installed, is an automatic hood suppression system installed for the protection of deep fat fryers, griddles, upright broilers, char-broilers, range tops, and grills with setup? Has the system been inspected every 6 months? 61:15:01:01 In Licensed Programs caring for 20 or Less Children - Is an interconnected smoke detection”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05; 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous. Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05”
  5. Mar 19, 2024Inspection3 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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “Are all sleep surfaces maintained in good condition? 67:42:17:26”
    • 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”
  6. Feb 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. Jan 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for feeding of infants? 67:42:10:10”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Does the program have 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; accommodation of infants & toddlers; children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:10:10”
    • 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.”
  8. Jan 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:11:06.01

      “If caring for infants, is there a diaper-changing table, properly constructed & maintained with smooth non-absorbent top? 67:42:11:06.01”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:18

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 67:42:10:18”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords.”

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 Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center

Is Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $130 to $270, as it lists it.

What is Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center's phone number?

(605) 498-1234.

Where is Tea Trailblazers Childcare Center?

2100 Devon Ave, Tea, SD 57064. The nearest other daycare we list is Tea After School Kids-Legacy, 0.7 miles away.

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