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Learning Tree

606 29th St, Spearfish, SD 577835.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
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About Learning Tree

Learning Tree is a licensed child care center in Spearfish, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 years old and up
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 years old and up
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Learning Tree

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
45 children
License number
#1742293772
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 8, 2026Inspection2 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”
  2. Feb 6, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:34

      “For center programs, does the inside play area appear to allow for 35 square feet per child? 67:42:17:34”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:02

      “NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the Fire Marshall's Office and the Dept. of Health completed? Does facility layout match the approved floor plan? 67:42:17:02”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present in the building, is it operational? 61:15:05:09 NOTE: Valves are open, observe pressure gauge reading and sprinkler head condition.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present in the building, is it operational? 61:15:05:09 NOTE: Valves are open, observe pressure gauge reading and sprinkler head condition.”
    • 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. Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction”
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:02

      “Fire Marshall's Office and the Dept. of Health completed? Does facility layout match the approved floor plan? 67:42:17:02”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:34

      “For center programs, does the inside play area appear to allow for 35 square feet per child? 67:42:17:34”
    • 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

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38 Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the facility, which are”
  3. Feb 6, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:34

      “For center programs, does the inside play area appear to allow for 35 square feet per child? 67:42:17:34”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:02

      “NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the Fire Marshall's Office and the Dept. of Health completed? Does facility layout match the approved floor plan? 67:42:17:02”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present in the building, is it operational? 61:15:05:09 NOTE: Valves are open, observe pressure gauge reading and sprinkler head condition.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present in the building, is it operational? 61:15:05:09 NOTE: Valves are open, observe pressure gauge reading and sprinkler head condition.”
    • 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. Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction”
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:02

      “Fire Marshall's Office and the Dept. of Health completed? Does facility layout match the approved floor plan? 67:42:17:02”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:34

      “For center programs, does the inside play area appear to allow for 35 square feet per child? 67:42:17:34”
    • 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

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38 Are all open-sided floor and wall openings, and platforms inside & outside the facility, which are”
  4. Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Learning Tree

Is Learning Tree licensed?

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

When was Learning Tree last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 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.

How many children can Learning Tree care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Learning Tree's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Learning Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 591-9144 to ask.

What is Learning Tree's phone number?

(605) 591-9144.

Where is Learning Tree?

606 29th St, Spearfish, SD 57783. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Club Kids Mountain View, 2.4 miles away.

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