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LSS @ Southern Hills

3400 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD 571035.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days

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About LSS @ Southern Hills

LSS @ Southern Hills is a licensed school-age program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 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 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

LSS @ Southern Hills has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for LSS @ Southern Hills

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
195 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#010605568
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Jul 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications provided by the parent kept in their original container with the original label? For prescription medications, does the label include the child's name, instructions including the amount and frequency, expiration date, and physician or licensed practitioner's name? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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”
  2. Jun 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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”
  3. Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Sep 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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”
    • 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. Nov 7, 2024Inspection5 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”
    • 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

      61:15:05:05; 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

      61:15:01:01

      “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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:09

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present in the building, is it operational? 61:15:05:09 NOTE: Valves are open, observe pressure gauge reading and sprinkler head condition.”
  6. Oct 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 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

      67:42:17:38

      “Are the following hazards inaccessible to children: fire arms; pellet guns; BB guns; cap guns; ammunition; matches; lighters; tobacco products; items capable of being pulled or tipped onto a child such as a TV, shelf, dresser; sharp objects such as knives and scissors; small objects the size of a half-dollar or smaller that could present a choking hazard; or strangulation hazards such as dangling cords? 67:42:17:38”
    • 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.”
  8. Oct 25, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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.”
  9. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 LSS @ Southern Hills

Is LSS @ Southern Hills licensed?

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

When was LSS @ Southern Hills last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LSS @ Southern Hills had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 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 LSS @ Southern Hills care for?

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

What are LSS @ Southern Hills' hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LSS @ Southern Hills cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 371-8770 to ask.

What is LSS @ Southern Hills' phone number?

(605) 371-8770.

Where is LSS @ Southern Hills?

3400 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Angels Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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