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Swo Head Start East

45698 Veterans Memorial Dr, Sisseton, SD 572624.5· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
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About Swo Head Start East

Swo Head Start East is a licensed child care center in Sisseton, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start and special-needs / inclusion care.

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
At least 2-months-old for EHS; must be 3-years-old by September 1st for HS
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
105 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Head Start 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri; Early Head Start 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAt least 2-months-old for EHS; must be 3-years-old by September 1st for HS
ProgramsEarly Head Start, head start and special-needs / inclusion care
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Swo Head Start East has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Swo Head Start East

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
105 children
License number
#011102376
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3

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 7, 2026Inspection2 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 employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Feb 9, 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

      61:15:01:01

      “In Licensed Programs caring for 21 or More Children - If commercial cooking equipment is installed, is an automatic hood suppression system installed for the protection of deep fat fryers, griddles, upright broilers, char-broilers, range tops, and grills with setup? Has the system been inspected every 6 months? 61:15:01:01”
    • 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”
  3. Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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”
  4. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule 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”
  5. Feb 26, 2024Inspection3 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

      61:15:01:01

      “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

      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.”
  6. Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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”
  7. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 3, 2022Inspection2 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.”

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 Swo Head Start East

Is Swo Head Start East licensed?

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

When was Swo Head Start East last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Swo Head Start East had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 Swo Head Start East care for?

105, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Swo Head Start East's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Swo Head Start East cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 698-3103 to ask.

What is Swo Head Start East's phone number?

(605) 698-3103.

Where is Swo Head Start East?

45698 Veterans Memorial Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262. The nearest other daycare we list is SWST Head Start Center West, under 0.1 miles away.

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