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Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost

1101 Tom Sawyer Trail, Harrisburg, SD 57032
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About Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost

Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost is a licensed school-age program in Harrisburg, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#018042556
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3

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. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • 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”
  6. Oct 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  7. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      67:42:14:15

      “Are activity plans in writing and posted in the facility? 67:42:14:15”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:14:24

      “Does the program obtain written parental consent to administer medication that contains specific dates the medication is to be administered (view info. to verify)? 67:42:14:24”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:17

      “Does the facility have posted in a visible location a copy of the facility's latest Program and Facility Safety inspection? And if on a CAP, does facility have a copy of the plan available upon request? 67:42:16:17”
    • 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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FAQ

Questions about Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost

Is Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost licensed?

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

When was Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost care for?

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

What are Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 362-9438 to confirm.

How much does Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 362-9438 to ask.

What is Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost's phone number?

(605) 362-9438.

Where is Embe Harrisburg Freedom Ost?

1101 Tom Sawyer Trail, Harrisburg, SD 57032. The nearest other daycare we list is Snicklefritz South, 0.6 miles away.

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