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First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr

411 N Duff St, Mitchell, SD 57301
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About First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr

First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr is a licensed child care center in Mitchell, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr

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Status
Licensed and operating
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Capacity
53 children
License number
#000097050
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 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 17, 2026Inspection1 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”
  2. Jun 18, 2025Inspection2 rules 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”
    • 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.”
  3. Feb 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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 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”
  4. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45 Page 4 of 5 12/30/2024”
  6. Jun 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:10:09

      “Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”
  7. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:10:09

      “Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”

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 First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr

Is First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr licensed?

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

When was First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 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 First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr care for?

53, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 996-9742 to confirm.

How much does First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 996-9742 to ask.

What is First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr's phone number?

(605) 996-9742.

Where is First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr?

411 N Duff St, Mitchell, SD 57301. The nearest other daycare we list is Darla Kummer, 0.6 miles away.

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