Jami Dobesh
Brookings, SD 57006 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Great After School Place Medary is a licensed school-age program in Brookings, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Kindergarten through 6th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (children bussed to swim days and lessons; partners with BATA for summer bussing) |
| More | Founded 1989 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Great After School Place Medary has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all
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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67:42:17:25
“Are toys which have been placed in a child's mouth or have contact with other bodily fluids cleaned and sanitized daily in a dishwasher or by using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
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”
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”
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”
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.”
61:15:05:05
“Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
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Brookings, SD 57006 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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.
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 696-4369 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 696-4369 to ask.
(605) 696-4369.
715 5th St S, Brookings, SD 57006. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Clubhouse Summer Program (Medary Site), under 0.1 miles away.