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Lil' Bug's Learning Center

501 W 4th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022

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About Lil' Bug's Learning Center

Lil' Bug's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
75 children

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Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Lil' Bug's Learning Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
75 children
License number
#018042957
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  2. Mar 31, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  3. Jun 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:20

      “For child care programs - Are children supervised at all times, including during outdoor play, by seeing or hearing? 67:42:17:20”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  6. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  7. Apr 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:10:16

      “Do rooms utilized for care correspond with the most recent capacity review and floor plan review on file with DSS? 67:42:10:16 Page 6 of 6 12/30/2024”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  8. Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:11:02

      “Is there a fenced outdoor play area? Does the fenced area appear to allow for 50 square feet per child during each scheduled recess time? 67:42:11:02”

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 Lil' Bug's Learning Center

Is Lil' Bug's Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Lil' Bug's Learning Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil' Bug's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 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 Lil' Bug's Learning Center care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lil' Bug's Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 428-4460 to confirm.

How much does Lil' Bug's Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 428-4460 to ask.

What is Lil' Bug's Learning Center's phone number?

(605) 428-4460.

Where is Lil' Bug's Learning Center?

501 W 4th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022. The nearest other daycare we list is Dell Rapids Community Haven Ost, 1 miles away.

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