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Kezhal Aware

Sioux Falls, SD 57103 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Kezhal Aware

Kezhal Aware is a home daycare in Sioux Falls, 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 14 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 Kezhal Aware

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
12 children
License number
#018025389
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Food and nutrition 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. Feb 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:37

      “Is there a fully charged, portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum 2A rating, kept in or within 15 feet of the kitchen or food prep area? 67:42:17:37”
    • Food and nutrition

      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 using a product approved by the department? 67:42:17:25”
    • 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”
    • 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. Oct 9, 2025Inspection5 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • 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”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:37

      “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)? 67:42:17:37”
  3. Feb 1, 2024Inspection5 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

      67:42:17:43

      “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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “D o provider and family day care assistant's records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15 Page 3 of 7 12/30/2024”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  4. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kezhal Aware

Is Kezhal Aware licensed?

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

When was Kezhal Aware last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kezhal Aware had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Kezhal Aware care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kezhal Aware's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 321-0054 to confirm.

How much does Kezhal Aware cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 321-0054 to ask.

What is Kezhal Aware's phone number?

(605) 321-0054.

Where is Kezhal Aware?

Sioux Falls, SD 57103. 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).