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Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest

304 15th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006

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About Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest

Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest is a licensed child care center in Brookings, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
105 children

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Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
105 children
License number
#011517630
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3

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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
  4. Sep 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there 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; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 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 names of authorized individuals to pick up the children; health information including allergies or special needs; start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  5. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”

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 Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest

Is Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest licensed?

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

When was Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 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 Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest care for?

105, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 696-4700 to confirm.

How much does Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 696-4700 to ask.

What is Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest's phone number?

(605) 696-4700.

Where is Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest?

304 15th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006. The nearest other daycare we list is Great After School Place Hillcrest, under 0.1 miles away.

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