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Lil' Tot Stop

236 St Olaf Ave, Baltic, SD 570035.0· 2 reviews

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About Lil' Tot Stop

Lil' Tot Stop is a licensed child care center in Baltic, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 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 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
45 children

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Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Lil' Tot Stop

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
45 children
License number
#010605742
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:10

      “Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
  2. Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  3. May 28, 2025Inspection3 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.”
    • 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 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are toilets and hand sinks kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:33”
    • 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”
  5. Mar 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  6. Feb 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:16

      “Are child and family information, records, and photos kept confidential and not released to unauthorized individuals? Is written parental consent obtained before publicly sharing information, including photos? 67:42:17:16”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Are the attendance records maintained for all children in care? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. Mar 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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”
  8. Jan 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”

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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Is Lil' Tot Stop licensed?

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

When was Lil' Tot Stop last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil' Tot Stop had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 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 Lil' Tot Stop care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lil' Tot Stop's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 529-5326 to confirm.

How much does Lil' Tot Stop cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 529-5326 to ask.

What is Lil' Tot Stop's phone number?

(605) 529-5326.

Where is Lil' Tot Stop?

236 St Olaf Ave, Baltic, SD 57003. The nearest other daycare we list is Baltic Y-Kids, 0.1 miles away.

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