Lil Troopers Learning Center
1400 S Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
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Hawthorne Elementary CLC is a licensed school-age program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 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 6 rules across 4 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 | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
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Hawthorne Elementary CLC has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 6 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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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.”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
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”
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.”
67:42:17:43
“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”
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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 October 23, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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.
120, 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.
601 N Spring Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. The nearest other daycare we list is LSS @ Here4youth, 0.5 miles away.