Apple Blossom Academy
1600 S Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
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LSS @ Hilltop Ost is a licensed school-age program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
LSS @ Hilltop Ost has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 9 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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67:42:17:43
“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”
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.”
67:42:17:20
“For school age care programs - Are children supervised at all times, including during outdoor play, by seeing or hearing, with a provider close enough to intervene? 67:42:17:20”
67:42:17:20
“For school age care programs - Are children supervised at all times, including during outdoor play, by seeing or hearing, with a provider close enough to intervene? 67:42:17:20”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
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”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
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”
67:42:14:23
“Do staff records contain all required information? 67:42:14:23 Note: staff records are to be maintained for 6 months following the end of employment.”
67:42:14:15
“Are activity plans in writing and posted in the facility? 67:42:14:15”
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.”
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.”
67:42:11:39
“Does the construction of walls, ceilings, doors, window and skylights appear clean and in good repair? 67:42:11:39 Page 2 of 6 12/30/2024”
67:42:11:16
“Are potentially hazardous foods requiring cooking, cooked to heat all parts of the food to a temperature of at least 140 degrees F and held at that temperature until served or immediately refrigerated at 41 degrees F or below? 67:42:11:16”
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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 July 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 759-8038 to ask.
(605) 759-8038.
1312 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Lambert School, 0.2 miles away.