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1400 S Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
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Garfield Elementary CLC is a licensed school-age program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 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 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
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Garfield Elementary CLC has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all
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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67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
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”
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”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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.
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (505) 906-2736 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (505) 906-2736 to ask.
(505) 906-2736.
2421 W 15th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Explorers Childcare, 0.7 miles away.