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Oahe Family YMCA

900 E Church St, Pierre, SD 57501
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About Oahe Family YMCA

Oahe Family YMCA is a licensed child care center in Pierre, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
195 children

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Inspection reports for Oahe Family YMCA

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
195 children
License number
#015500848
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
    • 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. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If a fire sprinkler system is present, is it inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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.”
  3. Aug 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:30

      “Does the provider have a weekly menu posted, which includes meals and snacks to be served each week? 67:42:17:30”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
    • 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

      67:42:17:42

      “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”
  4. Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  5. Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
  6. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transportation is provided, does the program have proof of liability insurance for the vehicle(s) used to transport children? 67:42:17:45 Page 5 of 5 12/30/2024”
  8. Aug 4, 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 Oahe Family YMCA

Is Oahe Family YMCA licensed?

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

When was Oahe Family YMCA last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oahe Family YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 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 Oahe Family YMCA care for?

195, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Oahe Family YMCA's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 224-1683 to confirm.

How much does Oahe Family YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 224-1683 to ask.

What is Oahe Family YMCA's phone number?

(605) 224-1683.

Where is Oahe Family YMCA?

900 E Church St, Pierre, SD 57501. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joseph's School OST Program, 0.4 miles away.

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