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120 E Adams St, Rapid City, SD
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Lil Friends Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
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Lil Friends Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 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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67:42:17:25
“Is there a dishwasher or a 3-compartment sink available for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing? 67:42:17:25 NOTE: Centers serving 20 or less children, may use a 2-compartment sink and a tub for sanitizing.”
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”
67:42:17:25
“Are toys which have been placed in a child's mouth or have contact with other bodily fluids cleaned and sanitized daily in a dishwasher or by using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
67:42:17:33
“Is each bathroom provided with natural or mechanical ventilation? 67:42:17:33”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
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”
67:42:17:45
“If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45 Page 5 of 5 12/30/2024”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
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“If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45 Page 4 of 5 12/30/2024”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
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”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
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”
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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 March 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 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.
81, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 348-9731 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 348-9731 to ask.
(605) 348-9731.
1620 Concourse Ct, Rapid City, SD 57703. The nearest other daycare we list is Rural America Initiatives, 0.7 miles away.