Porcupine Learning Center
38 Porcupine School Rd, Porcupine, SD
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Makhosica Ptehincala Okholakichiye is a licensed child care center in Porcupine, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
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Makhosica Ptehincala Okholakichiye has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 4 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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67:42:17:42
“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”
67:42:17:42
“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”
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:11:10
“If providing care for children under 5 years of age, are there self-closing, or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers on all outlets? 67:42:11:10”
67:42:11:02
“Is playground equipment properly installed and maintained in good repair? Are sandboxes free from animal excrement and do they permit drainage? 67:42:11:02 Page 4 of 7 12/30/2024”
67:42:11:02
“Is there a fenced outdoor play area for day care centers and group family day care homes? Does the fenced area appear to allow for 50 square feet per child during each scheduled recess time? 67:42:11:02”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
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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 May 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 646-9170 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 646-9170 to ask.
(605) 646-9170.
14 Bia 33, Porcupine, SD 57772.