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Little Stars Academy
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About Little Stars Academy
Little Stars Academy is a licensed child care center in Brookings, 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 15 rules across 5 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Stars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 75 children
- License number
- #1384856877
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:33
“Is there a hand sink in the same room, or in an unobstructed adjacent room, to wash hands after each diaper change? 67:42:17:33”
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”
Feb 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
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”
Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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”
Apr 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
61:15:01:01
“In storage rooms, are combustible materials maintained at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 Inches below sprinkler head deflectors? 61:15:01:01”
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”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
Dec 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
67:42:17:09
“Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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”
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”
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars Academy
Is Little Stars Academy licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Stars Academy last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 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 Little Stars Academy care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Little Stars Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 697-2882 to confirm.
How much does Little Stars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 697-2882 to ask.
What is Little Stars Academy's phone number?
(605) 697-2882.
Where is Little Stars Academy?
828 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006. The nearest other daycare we list is Brookings School District Preschool Medary, 0.3 miles away.