Wagner Early Childhood Center

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Capacity

90 children

Subsidized Program

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Contact Information

📞 (605) 384-3427

401 Walnut St

Wagner, SD 57380

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center (capacity 21 or More)

Active License

License Number

79859

Issued By

South Dakota Department of Social Services

District Office

Child Care Licensing District #6

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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

If I could give a 0 star I would. This daycare is awful. The “director” Pam is awful. Many many kids are mistreated, picked on and staff is told to let it happen. Pam picks and chooses which bring the most money in and those families are to be taken care of. She pits workers against each other, families against each other and uses your job against you. I was a single mom when I worked there and while my kids went there. I needed the money and dealt with it but finally quit as I couldn’t do it. Workers are not allowed to tell parents how their kids day was, they are to talk to Pam even though she spends NO time with them. Babies are left to cry for endless amounts of time. Please DO NOT take your child here. Find former employees and get their take on it first.

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About the Provider

Upon completion of one year of continuous employment you are eligible for a fifty percent (50%) discount for dependent children enrolled at the Wagner College Early Childhood Center. The Center provides unique opportunities for children age 2 years 3 months through age 6. It offers children an enriched environment in which they are encouraged to explore, imagine, create and discover in a small group setting. There are half-day sessions as well as full day sessions. For more information on admission requirements and procedures you should contact the Early Childhood Center directly, at extension 3137.

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Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Results

2026-04-08	Facility Safety Inspection Form	View

2026-02-18	Licensed Program Inspection Form	View

2025-10-23	Facility Safety Inspection Form	View

2025-06-05	Licensed Program Inspection Form	View

2024-06-04	Inspection	View

2024-05-14	Inspection	View

2023-10-18	Inspection	View

2023-03-23	Inspection	View

2022-11-02	Inspection	View

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