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Life Change Learning Center

6300 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 571064.5· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
225
open each week
5 days

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About

About Life Change Learning Center

Life Change Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 225 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
225 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (LifeChange Church)
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum (for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos; The Creative Curriculum for Preschool)
StaffCertified teachers
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers help children achieve potty training before Preschool
TransportationTransportation (to and from school, field trips, educational outings, center sponsored events)
Licensed capacity225 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Life Change Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Life Change Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
225 children
License number
#000097070
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 7, 2026Inspection1 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.”
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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”
  3. Oct 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F or below to ensure proper storage of food, breastmilk, and formula.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are hazardous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are soiled diapers promptly disposed of in a leakproof, non-absorbent container with a tight- fitting lid? 67:42:17:44”
    • 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.”
  4. Sep 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
  5. Aug 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:25

      “Is all equipment, utensils, kitchenware, dining tables and food contact surfaces used for the care of children, washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each meal? 67:42:17:25 Page 5 of 6 12/30/2024”
    • 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

      “Are soiled diapers promptly disposed of in a leakproof, non-absorbent container with a tight- fitting lid? 67:42:17:44”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is electrical system being used properly? 61:15:01:01 NOTE: Check for overloads or frayed extension cords.”
    • 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.”
  6. Jan 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is medication administered to each child documented, which includes the child's name, dose, time, date given, and name of the individual administering the medication? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Do children's records include names of authorized individuals to pick up the children; health information including allergies or special needs; start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  7. Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:10:07

      “Is there 20 or less children in an activity grouping and staff to child ratio met at all times? 67:42:10:07 NOTE: Activity grouping is to be maintained at 20 children or less. Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 to 6 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children over 6 years of age. Mixed age groups meet requirements of the majority age except when 3 or more children under age 3 are present, then the ratio for children under age 3 must be met which is 1 staff to every 5 children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:18

      “Does the program have documentation 4 fire drills and 1 tornado drill were conducted in the past year? 67:42:10:18”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  9. Oct 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Are activity plans developed and implemented that offer a variety of activities to meet the needs of various age groups? 67:42:10:10”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:17

      “Does the program post in a visible location a copy of the latest Program and Facility Safety Inspections and Child Care Licensing Inspection Summary? And if on a CAP, does the program have a copy of the plan available at request? 67:42:16:17”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 Life Change Learning Center

Is Life Change Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Life Change Learning Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Life Change Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 6 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 Life Change Learning Center care for?

225, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Life Change Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Life Change Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 361-8002 to ask.

What is Life Change Learning Center's phone number?

(605) 361-8002.

Where is Life Change Learning Center?

6300 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. The nearest other daycare we list is Apple Tree West, 0.1 miles away.

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