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Building Blocks CC and LC

1714 Frontier St, Brandon, SD 570054.4· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
270
open each week
5 days
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About Building Blocks CC and LC

Building Blocks CC and LC is a licensed child care center in Brandon, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 270 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
270 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity270 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Blocks CC and LC has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Building Blocks CC and LC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
270 children
License number
#018043206
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
  2. Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
  3. Apr 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
  4. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:19

      “Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
  6. Mar 1, 2024Inspection4 rules 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. Page 2 of 6 12/30/2024”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”

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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FAQ

Questions about Building Blocks CC and LC

Is Building Blocks CC and LC licensed?

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

When was Building Blocks CC and LC last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Blocks CC and LC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 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 Building Blocks CC and LC care for?

270, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Building Blocks CC and LC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Blocks CC and LC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 582-5437 to ask.

What is Building Blocks CC and LC's phone number?

(605) 582-5437.

Where is Building Blocks CC and LC?

1714 Frontier St, Brandon, SD 57005. The nearest other daycare we list is Once Upon a Time, 1.5 miles away.

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