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Discovery CLC

1506 S Discovery Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

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About Discovery CLC

Discovery CLC is a licensed school-age program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving school-age children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Discovery CLC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
180 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1280444298
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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. Jul 16, 2026Inspection3 rules 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present, is it inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  2. May 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
    • 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”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
  3. Aug 26, 2025Inspection5 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

      “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”
    • 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”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:21

      “Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
  4. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”

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 Discovery CLC

Is Discovery CLC licensed?

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

When was Discovery CLC last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery CLC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 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 Discovery CLC care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Discovery CLC's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 809-7707 to confirm.

How much does Discovery CLC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 809-7707 to ask.

What is Discovery CLC's phone number?

(605) 809-7707.

Where is Discovery CLC?

1506 S Discovery Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross Preschool/Extended Care, 0.4 miles away.

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