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Fordyce, NE 68736 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Kids’ Cottage is a licensed child care center in Gayville, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
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The Kids’ Cottage has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all
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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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”
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”
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”
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”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:43
“Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
67:42:17:09
“Is the individual responsible for planning and implementing the program at least 18 years of age and is the required education or work experience maintained? 67:42:17:09”
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”
67:42:17:44
“Are hazardous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
67:42:17:25
“Do providers and children wash their hands with soap, before preparing food or beverages, eating, handling food, or feeding a child, and after changing a diaper, using the toilet, helping a child use a toilet, or coming into contact with bodily fluid? 67:42:17:25”
61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05
“Are exits and exit corridors maintained in a safe manner? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exits can't pass through storeroom, bathroom, kitchen; corridor & aisle widths maintained at 36 inches or more; exits cannot be obstructed.”
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FAQ
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 659-5244 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 659-5244 to ask.
(605) 659-5244.
902 Raider Ave, Gayville, SD 57031.