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Latc Children's Educare Center

1017 3rd Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201

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About Latc Children's Educare Center

Latc Children's Educare Center is a licensed child care center in Watertown, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
200 children

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Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Latc Children's Educare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
200 children
License number
#017508203
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
  2. Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      67:42:17:21

      “Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
    • 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 employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  3. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
  4. May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  5. Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - Is a fire alarm system inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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. Page 2 of 6 12/30/2024”
  6. Apr 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Safe sleep

      67:42:11:05

      “Do infants have a safe sleep environment? 67:42:11:05”
  7. Apr 25, 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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Questions about Latc Children's Educare Center

Is Latc Children's Educare Center licensed?

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

When was Latc Children's Educare Center last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Latc Children's Educare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 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 Latc Children's Educare Center care for?

200, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Latc Children's Educare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 882-5284 to confirm.

How much does Latc Children's Educare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 882-5284 to ask.

What is Latc Children's Educare Center's phone number?

(605) 882-5284.

Where is Latc Children's Educare Center?

1017 3rd Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201. The nearest other daycare we list is Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target, 0.6 miles away.

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