JUNIOR PIRATES CHILD CARE

STEELE, NDLicensed Group Child Care FacilityLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity30
HoursMon-Fri 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Est. price$1,490/mo

Contact information

Address698 N Hwy 10, Steele, ND, 58482

CitySTEELE, ND 58482

CountyKIDDER

Phone701-475-4495

Operating details

HoursMon-Fri 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

Capacity30

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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698 N Hwy 10, Steele, ND, 58482, STEELE, ND 58482

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/23/2025

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

2025

  1. High risk12/23/2025

    Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-12(9) - Ensure safe care for the children under supervision. Supervision means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children being within sight or hearing range of an infant, toddler, or preschooler at

    Evidence of violation: On 12/23/2025 an unannounced visit was made to follow up with CPS report. After interviewing staff members, it was determined that the incident occured when no staff member was present. Method of correction: Childcare facility to ensure proper supervision at all times. Efficient communication with staff members when they are stepping out of the room to do another task and make sure the room has a staff member in the room before leaving. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk3/4/2025

    Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-28(2) - Each applicant, operator, provider, emergency designee, and staff member in the group child care shall complete, and the provider shall submit to the department, a department-approved authorization for backgroun

    Evidence of violation: It was found during the Unannounced Visit conduced on 3/4/25, that a staff member was working while having an expired BG results from another facility. Method of correction: Informed the facility that staff member cannot be present in the facility until a new BG/Fingerprinting has been completed and have results from that. Facility to email licensing specialist a copy of new results or upload it onto the portal for staff. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25.00 per day. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. 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.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,490/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: STEELE, KIDDER County
  • Capacity: 30
  • Type: Licensed Group Child Care Facility
  • Years in operation: 1

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