Kernel Program--Longfellow
110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD
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Jodi Hofer is a home daycare in Mitchell, South Dakota. It is registered with the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Jodi Hofer has not listed its tuition.
State record
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 3, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 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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67:42:17:42
“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”
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”
67:42:03:17
“Is playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, in good repair, without sharp or protruding edges? 67:42:03:17”
67:42:03:11.03
“If there is more than 44 inches between the floor and the bottom of the window, is there a stable and permanent platform underneath the window to bring the distance to 44 inches or less? 67:42:03:11.03”
67:42:03:11.03
“If windows are used as a second exit, does the window provide a clear opening that is at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches high and 5.0 square feet in area to ensure a person can exit from the window? 67:42:03:11.03”
67:42:03:11.03
“For each level of the home used for the care of children, are there 2 unblocked exits, separate and remote from each other? 67:42:03:11.03 Note: Window wells or outside structures of building etc. cannot inhibit or prevent safe exiting.”
67:42:03:11.02
“Is there an operating smoke detector with audible alarm located on each level of the home (regardless if level is used for care of children or not)? 67:42:03:11.02”
67:42:03:11.07
“If caring for children under 4 yrs. of age, are all unused electrical wall sockets covered? 67:42:03:11.07”
67:42:03:22
“Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:03:22”
67:42:03:22
“If the provider has pets, do they appear to be in good health and a friendly companion to children, inspector, etc.? 67:42:03:22 Page 5 of 7 12/30/2024”
67:42:03:11.05
“Is the hot water temperature at hand washing sinks maintained at 120 degrees or lower? 67:42:03:11.05”
67:42:03:21
“Are sharp and small objects that could present a choke hazard inaccessible to children (knives, scissors, tools, items the size of a half-dollar or smaller)? 67:42:03:21”
67:42:03:11.06
“Are guards used to protect children from & restrict their access to hot surfaces & open flames? 67:42:03:11.06”
67:42:03:11.02
“Is there a fully charged, portable fire extinguisher, with minimum 2A rating, kept near the food prep area? 67:42:03:11.02”
67:42:03:23
“Is soft bedding that could pose a suffocation hazard removed from the infant sleep environment? 67:42:03:23”
67:42:03:23
“Are infants placed on their back to sleep? 67:42:03:23”
67:42:03:23
“Are cribs and mattresses in good condition & stackable cribs are not used? 67:42:03:23 Page 4 of 7 12/30/2024”
67:42:03:23
“Each child has a mat or blanket to lie on during nap or rest periods? 67:42:03:23”
67:42:03:12
“Does the provider sanitize the diaper change area with a solution of the appropriate bleach to water ratio or use an approved sanitizer? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:12
“Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non- absorbent? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:12
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:12
“Does the provider have a procedure in place for the handling and storage of hazardous materials & the disposal of bio contaminants? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:12
“Are toys that come in contact with a child's saliva or other bodily fluids sanitized with the appropriate ratio of bleach to water; sanitized in a dishwasher; or sanitized with a product approved for use? 67:42:03:12”
67:42:03:11.03
“Does the provider have 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, accommodation of infants & toddlers; children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:03:11.03”
67:42:03:13
“Does the provider have a written plan for prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions? 67:42:03:13 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
67:42:16:13
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
67:42:03:06
“Does the dining area used at mealtime have sufficient seating to accommodate the number of children being fed? 67:42:03:06”
67:42:03:13
“Are menus available to parents for viewing and retained for 6 months following the week it was prepared for? 67:42:03:13”
67:42:03:13
“Does meal and snack planning appear to include meals that consist of a variety of nutritional foods that meet at least one-third of the child's daily nutritional needs? 67:42:03:13”
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110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD
805 W 18th Ave, Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mitchell, SD 57301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Jodi Hofer is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 299-6740 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 299-6740 to ask.
(605) 299-6740.
Mitchell, SD 57301. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.