FAQ's

When we meet

Mondays, BEGINNING Fall 2026 @ 8:10 am-12:15 pm

We are PEANUT & TREE NUT free group!

We have several students with peanut and tree nut allergies that attend our group. Please do not pack your students any food with nuts or nut products such as nut butters (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios and cashews). 

When and where do you meet?

Living Legacy Academy co-op meets in the Sioux Falls Metro area (for the safety of our families we only release this info for members). We meet weekly on MONDAYS at 8:10 am and dismiss at 12:15 pm. Our group meets 12 times each semester over the school year from September to April.

First Day: September 14, 2026

What do my children need to bring Each Week?

  • Backpack labeled with student's name
  • Basic school supplies: 2 pencils, eraser, bottle of glue or glue stick, 1 pair of scissors and choice of crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
  • Water bottle labeled with name
  • Snack that is peanut/tree nut free
  • Weather appropriate gear for outdoor play (athletic shoes, jacket/coat, hat, gloves, boots, etc.)


What about curriculum?

For elementary-aged students there is usually no additional cost for curriculum. The classes offered are enrichment, hands-on based learning that is covered by registration fees.  A curriculum is purchased for teachers by LLA and returned at the end of the year.


High School students will receive a list of required materials from the instructor for each class they are taking.  Many supplies are covered by the class fees, however, any textbooks, lab manuals, or specialty supplies like cameras, sewing machines, etc. are required  to be purchased by each individual family. 

do I have to volunteer?

YES! You are required to volunteer 2 hours. We have a variety of classes where you will teach side-by-side with a co-teacher.  Typically you will teach the same class twice to two grades (ex: science for 1st grade one hour and 2nd grade another hour). We are currently NOT accepting any additional Independent Families.  IMPORTANT: All volunteers are required to pass an LLA vendor-approved background screening.

What if my child has allergies?

  • We are a PEANUT/NUT Free facility. We do our best to remind our members not to bring anything with nuts into our facility. We do this for the safety of our children and parents with allergies
  • If your student has food or other allergies, please contact Danyelle Lanegna, program director, for further guidance.
    Email: livinglegacyacademy@gmail.com.


what about fees?

  • ALL families pay a NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee ($100) due with the registration packet each year to secure your family's spot for the year. Tuition is listed below and covers costs for the entire school year.
  • Member Families: Families with students in Nursery-12th grade with at least one parent teaching for 2 hours
    • Nursery- $25
    • Elementary
      • Preschool-7th grade: $75 per child (Preschoolers must be 4 by Sept 1 & Kindergarteners must be 5 by Sept 1)
    • High School
      • 8th-12th grades: $20 Admin Fee per student, $25 per class plus any required textbooks, lab manuals, lab supply fees ($25/lab course) or special supplies designated by instructors
  • Independent Families: Families with students in grades 8-12 (with no younger siblings at LLA) who do not have a parent teaching because they have completed a minimum of 3 years volunteering. Student must be responsible and mature enough to attend without a parent on site. **LLA is currently NOT accepting any new independent families**
    • High School only
      • 8th-12th grades : $20 Admin Fee per student, $75 per class plus any required textbooks, lab manuals, lab supply fees ($25/lab course) or special supplies designated by instructors
  • Background screening: New members $40, Returning member $15 


What if we will be absent or sick?

We understand life happens. Kids get sick, visitors interrupt your schedule, and vacations get planned. When this happens we ask that you find your own substitute to fill in your teaching position. Please report who will be subbing for you to the program director, Danyelle.

  • We will provide a substitute teacher list for parents to find a replacement for the classes they will miss.
  • This list is very important! It will be in your parent packet at our mandatory parent meeting in August.