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The Kids’ Cottage

902 Raider Ave, Gayville, SD 57031

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About The Kids’ Cottage

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 children

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Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for The Kids’ Cottage

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#982682755
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Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection5 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”
  3. Jul 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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”
    • 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. Jun 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
    • Food and nutrition

      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”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”

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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Is The Kids’ Cottage licensed?

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

When was The Kids’ Cottage last inspected?

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.

Has The Kids’ Cottage had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can The Kids’ Cottage care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Kids’ Cottage's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 659-5244 to confirm.

How much does The Kids’ Cottage cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 659-5244 to ask.

What is The Kids’ Cottage's phone number?

(605) 659-5244.

Where is The Kids’ Cottage?

902 Raider Ave, Gayville, SD 57031.

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