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Jodi Hofer

Mitchell, SD 57301 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Jodi Hofer

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.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
12 children

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Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Jodi Hofer

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#010291419
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Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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”
  2. May 17, 2023Inspection27 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:03:22

      “Is there documentation showing pets have current vaccination records? 67:42:03:22”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:03:23

      “Is soft bedding that could pose a suffocation hazard removed from the infant sleep environment? 67:42:03:23”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:03:23

      “Are infants placed on their back to sleep? 67:42:03:23”
    • Safe sleep

      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”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:03:23

      “Each child has a mat or blanket to lie on during nap or rest periods? 67:42:03:23”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:03:12

      “Is there a designated area for diaper changing that is easily cleanable and non- absorbent? 67:42:03:12”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:03:12

      “Are hazardous cleaning supplies stored in an area or manner inaccessible to children? 67:42:03:12”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:16:13”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”

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 Jodi Hofer

Is Jodi Hofer licensed?

Yes. Jodi Hofer is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Dakota authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jodi Hofer last inspected?

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.

Has Jodi Hofer had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Jodi Hofer care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Jodi Hofer's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 299-6740 to confirm.

How much does Jodi Hofer cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 299-6740 to ask.

What is Jodi Hofer's phone number?

(605) 299-6740.

Where is Jodi Hofer?

Mitchell, SD 57301. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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