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Lil' Hands Lil' Feet

601 S Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 571034.5· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days

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About Lil' Hands Lil' Feet

Lil' Hands Lil' Feet is a licensed child care center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil' Hands Lil' Feet has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lil' Hands Lil' Feet

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
81 children
License number
#018042824
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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”
  2. Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 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”
    • 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”
  3. May 7, 2025Inspection3 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

      “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”
    • 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 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”
  4. Apr 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “Are all sleep surfaces maintained in good condition? 67:42:17:26”
    • 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”
  5. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. Jun 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:21

      “Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:19

      “Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
  7. Mar 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present, is it inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
  8. Oct 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:19

      “Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
    • 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”
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45 Page 4 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • 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

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
  9. Sep 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a basement is utilized for child care and the space exceeds 1500 square feet, is an automatic sprinkler system present? 61:15:05:09 Page 1 of 6 12/30/2024”
  10. Jan 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:11:05

      “Are cribs and mattresses maintained in good repair? 67:42:11:05”

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' Hands Lil' Feet

Is Lil' Hands Lil' Feet licensed?

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

When was Lil' Hands Lil' Feet last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil' Hands Lil' Feet had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 7 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' Hands Lil' Feet care for?

81, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lil' Hands Lil' Feet's hours?

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

How much does Lil' Hands Lil' Feet cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 275-4869 to ask.

What is Lil' Hands Lil' Feet's phone number?

(605) 275-4869.

Where is Lil' Hands Lil' Feet?

601 S Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. The nearest other daycare we list is Tori Clark, 0.3 miles away.

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