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Best Daycare Centers in Box Elder, SD

Compare 3 daycare centers in Box Elder. Average rating: 2.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Box Elder, South Dakota at a glance

Daycares
3
Avg rating
2.3/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Box Elder offers 3 licensed daycares, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 2.3/5.67% are before or after school daycare, the dominant program type in Box Elder.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Box Elder

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Douglas Schools - Vandenburg
    2.65 score
    2.3(19)

    500 North Ellsworth Rd., Box Elder, SD · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews are mixed with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise leadership, staff friendliness, and school safety culture. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including facility deterioration, unaddressed bullying, inadequate special education services, poor academic instruction, and discrimination.

    Strong leadership and continuous improvement effortscaring and friendly staffsafe school environmentwelcoming to new students

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Box Elder

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Box Elder, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

2.3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Box Elder (30–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Box Elder based on parent reviews

Douglas Schools - Vandenburg

2.3(19)

500 North Ellsworth Rd., Box Elder, SD

Reviews are mixed with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise leadership, staff friendliness, and school safety culture. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including facility deterioration, unaddressed bullying, inadequate special education services, poor academic instruction, and discrimination.

Strong leadership and continuous improvement effortscaring and friendly staffsafe school environment

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Daycare types in Box Elder

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Box Elder, South Dakota

There are 3 daycare centers in Box Elder, South Dakota. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Box Elder have an average rating of 2.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 2.3 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Box Elder, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Box Elder

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Douglas Schools - Vandenburg
Before or After School Daycare
2.3

Reviews are mixed with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise leadership, staff friendliness, and school safety culture. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including facility deterioration, unaddressed bullying, inadequate special education services, poor academic instruction, and discrimination.

Strong leadership and continuous improvement effortscaring and friendly staffsafe school environment
Address
500 North Ellsworth Rd., Box Elder, SD
Phone
(605) 923-0090
Douglas Schools - Badger Clark
Before or After School Daycare
Address
421 Don Williams Drive, Box Elder, SD
Phone
(605) 923-0090
Douglas School - Francis Case
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
421 Don Williams Drive, Box Elder, SD
Phone
(605) 923-0070

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 all daycares in Box Elder, South Dakota. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Box Elder have an average Google rating of 2.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Box Elder, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with South Dakota's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in South Dakota)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Box Elder offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in South Dakota typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Box Elder for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Box Elder must be licensed by South Dakota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.