Little Explorers Childcare
SIOUX FALLS, SD·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2420 W 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Phone(605) 361-3302
Operating details
Capacity50
License dateDecember 3, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2420 W 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/12/2026
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk1/12/2026
Compliance Plan - 01/12/2026
Compliance Plan: Compliance Plan. Document PDF: View official inspection document Source: SD DSS Office of Licensing and Accreditation constituent portal (issued when issues of non-compliance were identified).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk11/19/2025
Compliance Plan - 11/19/2025
Compliance Plan: Compliance Plan. Document PDF: View official inspection document Source: SD DSS Office of Licensing and Accreditation constituent portal (issued when issues of non-compliance were identified).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/11/2025
Plan - 02/11/2025
Plan: Little Explorers Compliance Plan 2025. Document PDF: View official inspection document Source: SD DSS Office of Licensing and Accreditation constituent portal (issued when issues of non-compliance were identified).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/5/2025
Plan of Correction - 02/05/2025
Plan of Correction: Little Explorers Facility Compliance Plan. Document PDF: View official inspection document Source: SD DSS Office of Licensing and Accreditation constituent portal (issued when issues of non-compliance were identified).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,131/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in South Dakota run about $629/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Dakota by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SIOUX FALLS
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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