Ymca Youth Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes South Dakota's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. South Dakota caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 20 Toddlers 1:5 20 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:41 Aprovidershallmeetthephysical,social,emotional,andcognitiveneedsofachild,andidentifyproceduresto Implementbehaviormanagementstra…67:42:17:41
1 Duringarecentinvestigation,itwasdeterminedthataproviderusedinappropriatephysicaldisciplinewithaninfant.
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:35 Playgroundsforallchildcaresettingsmustbesafe,ingoodrepair,andfreeofdebris,trash,andweeds.Playground Equipmentmustbeinstalledacco…67:42:17:35
Thegrayclimbingwallequipmentonthewestsidehasbroken ropes.
- 67:42:17:37 Centerandschool-ageprogramsoperatingoutsideofaschoolbuildingshallfollowapplicableconstructionandfire Safetyrequirements,asoutlin…67:42:17:37
Combustiblematerialwasstoredwithin18"ofthe ceilinginthestorageneartheinfantroomsontheeastsideofthebuilding.
Feb 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Instoragerooms,arecombustiblematerialsmaintainedatleast2feetbelowtheceilingor18 Inchesbelowsprinklerheaddeflectors?61:15:01:0161:15:01:01
- Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature67:42:17:31
Isfood,includingbreastmilkandformula,properlystored,keptatthepropertemperature, andprotectedfrompotentialcontamination?67:42:17:31 NOTE:Refr…
- Istheplaygroundequipmentinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructionsandin goodrepair?67:42:17:3567:42:17:35
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:20 Acenterprovidersupervisingchildrenmustbeinthesameroomwiththechildrenorontheplaygroundwiththe Children,andmustbeabletoseeorhearth…67:42:17:20
Achildincarewasnotprovidedadequatesupervisionduringatransitiontime.
Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:32 Allwalls,ceilings,floors,andequipmentmustbeeasilycleanable,keptclean,andingoodrepair. Heatingandcooling Systemsmustmaintainatemp…67:42:17:32
ThehoodsuppressionsystemwasinspectedinMarchof 2025. Thissystemwasmarkedforfailureduetothecanistersneedingto bereplaced. Ensurethissystemisinoperatingcondition.
Apr 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- In Licensed Programs Caring for 21 or More Children - If Commercial Cooking Equipment Is Installed, Is an Automatic Hood Suppression System…61:15:01:01
- Is Food, Including Breastmilk and Formula67:42:17:31
Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:4…
Mar 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 67:42:17:15 Achildcareprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachemployeethatincludes: (1) Theemployee'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Thedatesonwhichtheem…67:42:17:15
OnestaffneedsdocumentationofcurrentCPRcertification. Onestaffneedstwomorehoursofannualtrainingfor 2024. Onestaffneedsabackgroundcheck.
- 67:42:17:42 Aprovidershallmaintainarecordforeachchildthatincludes: (1) Thechild'snameanddateofbirth; (2) Theparentorguardian'snameandtelepho…67:42:17:42
Threechildrenwithallergiesdidn'thaveawrittenallergyactionplan.
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 67:42:17:21 Acenterorschool-ageprogrammustmaintainthefollowingratios: (1) Fivechildrentoonestaffforchildrenuptothreeyearsofage; (2) Tenchild…67:42:17:21
Itwasdeterminedthattheprogramwasoutofcompliancewithstafftochildratiorequirementsforseveraldaysin Februaryduetostaffillness.Toaddresstheissue,part-timestaffwereutilizedtomaintainedappropriateratiosasmuch aspossible.
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Do Employee Records Contain All Required Information? 67:42:17:1567:42:17:15