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Sacred Heart School Daycare

1500 St Benedict Dr, Yankton, SD 57078
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About Sacred Heart School Daycare

Sacred Heart School Daycare is a licensed child care center in Yankton, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
180 children

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Inspection reports for Sacred Heart School Daycare

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
180 children
License number
#014512607
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 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. Aug 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  2. May 28, 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.”
  3. Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F or below to ensure proper storage of food, breastmilk, and formula.”
  4. Apr 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
  5. Jul 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Transportation

      67:42:17:45

      “If transporting children, is written permission from each child's parent obtained? 67:42:17:45 Page 4 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:17

      “Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • 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”
    • 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”
  6. Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are handwashing sinks used for diaper changing different than the sinks used for food or bottle prep? 67:42:17:33”
  7. Aug 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      67:42:17:11

      “Are provider assistants who are less than 18 years old under the direct supervision of a provider, program director or individual responsible for planning and implementing the program? 67:42:17:11”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

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

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
  8. Aug 10, 2023Inspection4 rules 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:02

      “NEW PROGRAMS: Are all requirements identified in the floor plan review letters issued by the Fire Marshall's Office and the Dept. of Health completed? Does facility layout match the approved floor plan? 67:42:17:02”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “For a center program, is the outdoor play area enclosed with a fence that is at least 48" high? 67:42:17:35”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are there at least 1 toilet and 1 hand sink in the restrooms for every 15 children? 67:42:17:33 Page 3 of 6 12/30/2024”

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 Sacred Heart School Daycare

Is Sacred Heart School Daycare licensed?

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

When was Sacred Heart School Daycare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sacred Heart School Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 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 Sacred Heart School Daycare care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sacred Heart School Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 665-5841 to confirm.

How much does Sacred Heart School Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 665-5841 to ask.

What is Sacred Heart School Daycare's phone number?

(605) 665-5841.

Where is Sacred Heart School Daycare?

1500 St Benedict Dr, Yankton, SD 57078. The nearest other daycare we list is Calvary Kids Club, 1.2 miles away.

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