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Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target

412 2nd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201

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About Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target

Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target is a licensed school-age program in Watertown, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
150 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
150 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#011515993
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
    • 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. Aug 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:08

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system installed in the building hard wired and operable? 61:15:05:08 NOTE: Manual pull stations, audible alarms inside and out. Smoke detectors are in stairwells, corridors, lounges, recreation and sleeping areas.”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present, is it inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:10

      “Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
    • 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.”
  5. May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  6. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  7. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:14:23

      “Do staff records contain all required information? 67:42:14:23 Note: staff records are to be maintained for 6 months following the end of employment.”

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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Questions about Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target

Is Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target licensed?

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

When was Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 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 Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 886-3883 to confirm.

How much does Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 886-3883 to ask.

What is Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target's phone number?

(605) 886-3883.

Where is Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target?

412 2nd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201. The nearest other daycare we list is Latc Children's Educare Center, 0.6 miles away.

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