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Helping Hands Childcare

901 6th Ave SW, Aberdeen, SD 57401
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About Helping Hands Childcare

Helping Hands Childcare is a licensed child care center in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Helping Hands Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#011102542
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks used by children maintained at 120 degrees F or lower? 67:42:17:33”
    • 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.”
  2. Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
  3. May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
  4. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 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”
  5. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. May 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:11:10

      “If providing care for children under 5 years of age, are there self-closing, or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers on all outlets? 67:42:11:10”
  8. Feb 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 Helping Hands Childcare

Is Helping Hands Childcare licensed?

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

When was Helping Hands Childcare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Helping Hands Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Helping Hands Childcare care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Helping Hands Childcare's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Helping Hands Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (763) 732-9169 to ask.

What is Helping Hands Childcare's phone number?

(763) 732-9169.

Where is Helping Hands Childcare?

901 6th Ave SW, Aberdeen, SD 57401. The nearest other daycare we list is Journey Kids Daycare Center, 0.3 miles away.

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