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Little Lions Learning Center OST Program

655 Walnut St, Big Stone City, SD 57216

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About Little Lions Learning Center OST Program

Little Lions Learning Center OST Program is a licensed school-age program in Big Stone City, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving school-age children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
105 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Lions Learning Center OST Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
105 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1022489326
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • 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. Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 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

      61:15:05:10

      “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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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”
  4. Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 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

      61:15:05:10

      “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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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”

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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FAQ

Questions about Little Lions Learning Center OST Program

Is Little Lions Learning Center OST Program licensed?

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

When was Little Lions Learning Center OST Program last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lions Learning Center OST Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 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 Little Lions Learning Center OST Program care for?

105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Little Lions Learning Center OST Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 690-2295 to confirm.

How much does Little Lions Learning Center OST Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 690-2295 to ask.

What is Little Lions Learning Center OST Program's phone number?

(605) 690-2295.

Where is Little Lions Learning Center OST Program?

655 Walnut St, Big Stone City, SD 57216. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lions Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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