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YMCA School Age Learning Center Aurora

WEST FARGO, NDLicensed School Age Child CareLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity100
HoursMon-Fri
Est. price$950/mo

Contact information

Address3420 9TH ST W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078

CityWEST FARGO, ND 58078

CountyCASS

Phone701-412-8971

Websitehttps://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/

Operating details

HoursMon-Fri

Capacity100

License dateOctober 19, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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3420 9TH ST W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078, WEST FARGO, ND 58078

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/16/2026

    Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-11.1-23. 2. - Discipline - Punishment prohibited. Discipline must be constructive or educational in nature and may include diversion, separation from the problem situation, talking with the child about the situation, prais

    Evidence of violation: While leading a group of children, a staff member had children do wall sits as a form of discipline. Method of correction: All staff members will be retrained on appropriate discipline practices to ensure consistency with organizational policies and expectations. Staff member who was in charge of the group must register for training number 35243, Guiding School-Aged Children, in the workforce registry. This training must be taken within 30 days from today. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25.00 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk2/12/2025

    Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-11.1-23. Discipline - Punishment prohibited. - 2. Discipline must be constructive or educational in nature and may include diversion, separation from the problem situation, talking with the child about the situation, prais

    Evidence of violation: A staff member was rough handling a child. Method of correction: Agency must retrain staff members on appropriate discipline procedures Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$950/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Dakota run about $925/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Dakota by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: WEST FARGO, CASS County
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: Licensed School Age Child Care
  • Years in operation: 1

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