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SDSU Early Learning Center

401 1st Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
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About SDSU Early Learning Center

SDSU Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brookings, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
165 children

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Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for SDSU Early Learning Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
165 children
License number
#011517222
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      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.”
  3. Nov 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is medication administered to each child documented, which includes the child's name, dose, time, date given, and name of the individual administering the medication? 67:42:17:27”
    • 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”
  4. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01 NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the”
  5. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  7. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:11:29

      “Are all utensils/equipment stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry, protected location, and not placed under exposed sewer or water lines except for fire protection sprinkler lines? 67:42:11:29”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05

      “Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths of 36 inches; exits cannot be obstructed.”
  9. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about SDSU Early Learning Center

Is SDSU Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was SDSU Early Learning Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has SDSU Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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.

How many children can SDSU Early Learning Center care for?

165, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are SDSU Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 696-7488 to confirm.

How much does SDSU Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 696-7488 to ask.

What is SDSU Early Learning Center's phone number?

(605) 696-7488.

Where is SDSU Early Learning Center?

401 1st Ave, Brookings, SD 57006. The nearest other daycare we list is Great After School Place-Methodist, 0.4 miles away.

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