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Ark Academy

Operational
13Elevated Risk

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3.5(8)Yelp(0)
Licensed Center

On record in South Dakota.

Pin located from the licensed address with the US Census geocoder. South Dakota does not publish coordinates for this provider.

3309 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Hours
6 AM–6 PM

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Parking

  • On-site parking

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

The public record

License number
108541
License status
Operational
License type
Licensed Center
Licensed capacity
Not listed
Address
3309 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
County
Not listed
Website
Not listed

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What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

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  • Licensing: License status: Operational

From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 5 most recent of 8 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Parents who are currently enrolled or thinking about enrolling I beg you to reconsider. Our son was enrolled to go here but unfortunately after coming across DSS records, multiple visits were failed due to safety concerns. Owners could not provide proof of background checks or CPR training for staff. After a follow up visit they still could not provide that proof. They had infants sleeping on the floor, on their stomachs, on boppy pillows. They do not have enough staff for the state mandated ratios and unfortunately have staff lying to parents that their ratios are okay. They have instances of staff leaving children unattended. All of these things can be verified on the department of social services website. Two months later, not much has changed. Staff is still low, to the point where owners are having parents pick up their kids early. Babies are still not sleeping in cribs like they should. On top of that after withdrawing our application we’ve been left ignored by the owners without any further discussion. They took our first week of tuition even though our child didn’t attend and won’t be attending due to safety concerns. This is extremely disappointing, especially due to the “Christian values” the owners claim to have.

    M KDec 30, 2025
  • Ark has been such a blessing for our family! Ark provides very loving & Christ-centered environment. The directors truly care for each child as their own! They are very accommodating and reasonable and have open lines of communication! We have been beyond impressed and our kiddos even ask to go to daycare on the weekends! Give them a try if you’re looking for high-quality care! Or even a fun place to work!

    T SandersOct 25, 2025
  • My son started there today! The staff seriously loves on your kiddos! My son was so incredibly happy when I picked him up and so tired from all the play time!! A daycare that gives in home personal vibes along with morals and values we yea h in our own home! This place is hands down amazing!

    Mackenzie BuseOct 21, 2025
  • Ark Academy is wonderful! I’m glad my son and I are a part of the Ark family. The staff is wonderful and patient with the kiddos. I highly recommend sending your child if you are looking to have your child attend a beautiful facility with great staff.

    Paulette SerranoAug 30, 2025
  • They are AMAZING at Ark Academy!! Jordyn, Hollie, and their team truly love what they do. My son couldn’t be in better hands. We are so grateful we found them🤍 Couldn’t recommend them more!

    Karlie FrostJul 9, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 3.5 average comes from 8 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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Ark Academy · Licensed Daycare in South Dakota