Playful Pals Daycare
Lynch, NE 68746 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Wagner Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Wagner, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
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Wagner Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all
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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67:42:17:45
“If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of 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”
61:15:05:10
“Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of 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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
67:42:17:45
“If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45 Page 4 of 5 12/30/2024”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:11:06
“Is there a supply of toilet tissue at each toilet at all times? 67:42:11:06”
67:42:10:07
“Is there 20 or less children in an activity grouping and staff to child ratio met at all times? 67:42:10:07 NOTE: Activity grouping is to be maintained at 20 children or less. Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 to 6 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children over 6 years of age. Mixed age groups meet requirements of the majority age except when 3 or more children under age 3 are present, then the ratio for children under age 3 must be met which is 1 staff to every 5 children.”
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.”
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.”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 384-3427 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 384-3427 to ask.
(605) 384-3427.
401 Walnut St, Wagner, SD 57380. The nearest other daycare we list is Jennifer Soukup, 6.7 miles away.