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Wagner Early Childhood Center

401 Walnut St, Wagner, SD 57380

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About Wagner Early Childhood Center

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 children

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Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Wagner Early Childhood Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
90 children
License number
#010603037
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Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
  3. Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  4. May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  5. Jun 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
  6. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  8. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:11:06

      “Is there a supply of toilet tissue at each toilet at all times? 67:42:11:06”
  9. Nov 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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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Is Wagner Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

When was Wagner Early Childhood Center last inspected?

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.

Has Wagner Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Wagner Early Childhood Center care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Wagner Early Childhood Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 384-3427 to confirm.

How much does Wagner Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 384-3427 to ask.

What is Wagner Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(605) 384-3427.

Where is Wagner Early Childhood Center?

401 Walnut St, Wagner, SD 57380. The nearest other daycare we list is Jennifer Soukup, 6.7 miles away.

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