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YMCA Kare Program

705 E 2nd St, Hartford, SD 57033

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About YMCA Kare Program

YMCA Kare Program is a licensed school-age program in Hartford, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA Kare Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School Age Program
Capacity
135 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#018042990
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the playground equipment installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in good repair? 67:42:17:35”
    • 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.”
  2. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 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”
    • 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”
  5. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:28

      “Are medications stored out of reach from children and placed in a non-absorbent container labeled medication if refrigeration is required? 67:42:17:28”
    • Records and paperwork

      SDCL 26-6-

      “Is the program Certificate of License posted in a visible location? SDCL 26-6-”
    • 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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  7. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:01:01

      “Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
  8. Nov 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Does each level have at least two remote exits that discharge directly to the outside? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: If only two remote exits are available, the exits cannot pass through a kitchen.”
  9. Jun 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Do child records contain all required information? 67:42:16:13 Note: child records are to be retained for 6 months after the care of the child ceases. Page 3 of 5 12/30/2024”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:14:23

      “Do staff records contain all required information? 67:42:14:23 Note: staff records are to be maintained 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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Questions about YMCA Kare Program

Is YMCA Kare Program licensed?

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

When was YMCA Kare Program last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Kare Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 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 YMCA Kare Program care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are YMCA Kare Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 529-5461 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Kare Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 529-5461 to ask.

What is YMCA Kare Program's phone number?

(605) 529-5461.

Where is YMCA Kare Program?

705 E 2nd St, Hartford, SD 57033. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagination Station, 0.6 miles away.

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