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Porcupine Learning Center

38 Porcupine School Rd, Porcupine, SD 57772
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About Porcupine Learning Center

Porcupine Learning Center 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
20 children

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Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Porcupine Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#016599286
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  4. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  5. Jun 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  6. Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:11:12

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually? 67:42:11:12”
  7. Aug 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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”

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 Porcupine Learning Center

Is Porcupine Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Porcupine Learning Center last inspected?

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 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Porcupine Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 5 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 Porcupine Learning Center care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Porcupine Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 867-2524 to confirm.

How much does Porcupine Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 867-2524 to ask.

What is Porcupine Learning Center's phone number?

(605) 867-2524.

Where is Porcupine Learning Center?

38 Porcupine School Rd, Porcupine, SD 57772.

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