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Kayleen Ernster

Yankton, SD 57078 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Kayleen Ernster

Kayleen Ernster is a home daycare in Yankton, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Kayleen Ernster

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#019517773
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • 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. May 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. May 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Is the diaper changing area cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change with a sanitizing solution approved by the department? 67:42:17:44”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are soiled diapers promptly disposed of in a leakproof, non-absorbent container with a tight- fitting lid? 67:42:17:44”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  3. May 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 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 Health and Safety Features of the Home- Indoor Environmental”
  4. Apr 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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”
    • 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

      67:42:03:11.06

      “Are guards used to protect children from & restrict their access to hot surfaces & open flames? 67:42:03:11.06”
    • 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

      “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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

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

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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FAQ

Questions about Kayleen Ernster

Is Kayleen Ernster licensed?

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

When was Kayleen Ernster last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kayleen Ernster had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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 Kayleen Ernster care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kayleen Ernster's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 661-7386 to confirm.

How much does Kayleen Ernster cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 661-7386 to ask.

What is Kayleen Ernster's phone number?

(605) 661-7386.

Where is Kayleen Ernster?

Yankton, SD 57078. 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).