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Christ Lutheran Church Day Care

701 N Main Ave, Hartford, SD 57033

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About Christ Lutheran Church Day Care

Christ Lutheran Church Day Care is a licensed child care center in Hartford, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
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Capacity
105 children
License number
#018042424
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:25

      “Is there a dishwasher or a 3-compartment sink available for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing? 67:42:17:25 NOTE: Centers serving 20 or less children, may use a 2-compartment sink and a tub for sanitizing.”
    • 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”
  2. Feb 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
  3. Aug 25, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:19

      “Are individual room capacities maintained, which was determined during the floor plan review? In spaces where there are more than 20 children, can the providers identify which children each provider is responsible to supervise? 67:42:17:19Note: When room capacity does not align with the ratio requirements, a maximum of three additional children may be included in the room capacity as long as the ratios are maintained.”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, are safe sleep recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics followed which includes: placing infants on their back to sleep using a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, and infants are not placed to sleep in equipment such as swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:17:26

      “For children under one year of age, is the sleep area free of soft objects and bedding including loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumper pads, sleep positioning devices, bibs, etc.? 67:42:17:26”
    • 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:17:47

      “Do providers and assistants comply with their legal responsibility to immediately report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect to child protective services, law enforcement or the State's Attorney's office? 67:42:17:47”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
  4. Oct 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
  5. Feb 21, 2024Inspection3 rules 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”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is there a hand sink in the same room, or in an unobstructed adjacent room, to wash hands after each diaper change? 67:42:17:33”
  6. Apr 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:10:15

      “Does the facility obtain written parental consent to administer medications that includes specific dates the medication is to be administered (view info. to verify) ? 67:42:10:15”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Are activity plans developed and implemented that offer a variety of activities to meet the needs of various age groups? 67:42:10:10”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:10:10”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:10:09

      “Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”
  7. Feb 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”

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 Christ Lutheran Church Day Care

Is Christ Lutheran Church Day Care licensed?

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

When was Christ Lutheran Church Day Care last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Christ Lutheran Church Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 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 Christ Lutheran Church Day Care care for?

105, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Christ Lutheran Church Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 528-3027 to confirm.

How much does Christ Lutheran Church Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 528-3027 to ask.

What is Christ Lutheran Church Day Care's phone number?

(605) 528-3027.

Where is Christ Lutheran Church Day Care?

701 N Main Ave, Hartford, SD 57033. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hearts, 0.2 miles away.

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