110 Daycare Centers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sioux Falls
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.
- 1Bright Eyes Day Care INC.4.8 score5(20)
7101 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Bright Eyes Day Care receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the caring owners, stable staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten, made lasting friendships, and looked forward to attending daily. The facility is credited with balancing academics, creative play, outdoor activities, and excellent parent communication.
Hands-onpresent owners (Nate and Mandy)stable and caring long-term staffexcellent communication with parents - 2St. Katharine Drexel School4.72 score4.9(20)
1800 S. Katie Avenue, Suite 2, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
The reviews provided are for St. Katharine Drexel Church, not the daycare center. Parents praise the church's beautiful facilities, welcoming congregation, and quality of religious services and events.
Beautiful church buildingfriendly and welcoming communityquality homiliesgood music - 3Central Baptist Preschool4.67 score5(10)
3100 W. Ralph Rogers Road, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 171 children
Central Baptist Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's dedication, loving care, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents report strong academic preparation for kindergarten, positive social-emotional development, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.
Loving and patient staffChristian atmosphere and spiritual growthstr - 4Kinder Academy4.64 score5(9)
5612 W University Trl, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Kinder Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, qualified staff led by Jennifer and Allison. Parents consistently highlight the clean, safe environment, healthy meals prepared on-site, strong communication, and positive outcomes in child development and school readiness.
Caring and qualified staffclean and safe facilityhealthy meals prepared on-sitegood communication with parents (pictures and updates) - 5Abiding Savior Under Christs Care4.64 score4.8(20)
4100 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 105 children
Abiding Savior Under Christ's Care is a school-based facility in Sioux Falls praised for its welcoming, Christ-centered environment and strong community. Parents highlight the quality of teaching, worship programs, and the integration of biblical values across all activities. The facility is noted for fostering a sense of family and belonging among attendees.
Warm and welcoming atmospherequality teachingChrist-centered worshipstrong pastor leadership - 6Little Tykes University Preschool4.62 score5(8)
720 South Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Tykes University Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress. Parents highlight the caring, involved staff and director Corri, along with a clean facility that balances play-based learning with kindergarten preparation. The center uses a photo/video communication system to keep parents updated on their children's activities.
Children show enthusiasm and developmental growthcaring and involved staffstrong leadership from director Corriclean facility - 7Hope C.A.R.E Day Care #14.62 score5(8)
1733 South Sherman Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
HOPE C.A.R.E DAY CARE #1 receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and well-structured environment. Parents consistently highlight minimal staff turnover, engaging activities, field trips, and strong communication. The faith-based approach with chapel and Bible lessons is valued by families seeking that component.
Caring and attentive staffminimal staff turnover with long-tenured employeesstrong parent-staff communicationengaging activities and frequent field trips - 8Hope C.A.R.E Day Care #24.62 score5(8)
1700 South Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
HOPE C.A.R.E DAY CARE #2 receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, stable staff, engaging activities, and faith-based environment as key strengths. The facility is described as well-run with excellent parent communication and strong staff retention.
Caring and attentive staffminimal staff turnoverexperienced teachersengaging activities and field trips - 9Holy Cross Preschool/Extended Care4.6 score4.9(10)
1300 South Sertoma Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Holy Cross Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality early childhood education that prepares children for kindergarten. The facility is also noted for its strong community involvement and religious programming.
welcoming environmentfriendly staffquality preschool educationkindergarten readiness - 10Lil Hands Lil Feet, INC.4.39 score4.5(18)
601 S Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Lil Hands Lil Feet is highly rated by parents for providing a safe, welcoming environment with caring and patient staff. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, comfortable, and eager to attend, with strong communication and responsiveness to concerns. The facility's recent remodel and controlled entry have also been noted as improvements.
Safe environmentcaring and patient staffexcellent communicationchildren are happy and excited to attend
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Sioux Falls based on parent reviews
Bright Eyes Day Care INC.
7101 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
Bright Eyes Day Care receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the caring owners, stable staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten, made lasting friendships, and looked forward to attending daily. The facility is credited with balancing academics, creative play, outdoor activities, and excellent parent communication.
St. Katharine Drexel School
1800 S. Katie Avenue, Suite 2, Sioux Falls, SD
The reviews provided are for St. Katharine Drexel Church, not the daycare center. Parents praise the church's beautiful facilities, welcoming congregation, and quality of religious services and events.
Central Baptist Preschool
3100 W. Ralph Rogers Road, Sioux Falls, SD
Central Baptist Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's dedication, loving care, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents report strong academic preparation for kindergarten, positive social-emotional development, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.
Kinder Academy
5612 W University Trl, Sioux Falls, SD
Kinder Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, qualified staff led by Jennifer and Allison. Parents consistently highlight the clean, safe environment, healthy meals prepared on-site, strong communication, and positive outcomes in child development and school readiness.
Abiding Savior Under Christs Care
4100 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Abiding Savior Under Christ's Care is a school-based facility in Sioux Falls praised for its welcoming, Christ-centered environment and strong community. Parents highlight the quality of teaching, worship programs, and the integration of biblical values across all activities. The facility is noted for fostering a sense of family and belonging among attendees.
Little Tykes University Preschool
720 South Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Little Tykes University Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress. Parents highlight the caring, involved staff and director Corri, along with a clean facility that balances play-based learning with kindergarten preparation. The center uses a photo/video communication system to keep parents updated on their children's activities.
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Daycare Centers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
There are 110 daycare centers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Sioux Falls, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Apple Tree East has highly polarized reviews with recent positive feedback about improvements and affordability, but multiple serious concerns from parents about staff attentiveness, child care quality, verbal abuse allegations, poor hygiene, inadequate meals, and lack of ADA compliance for children with disabilities.
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- 3309 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 339-9571
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- 1310 W. 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 444-6380
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- 700 S. Sneve Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 339-2095
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- 3701 E. 3rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 1836 W. Grand Arbor Circle, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 271-9945
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- 5800 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 336-3660
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- 2700 W Lancaster, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 498-2700
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- 3540 N 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 338-8061
EMBE South Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, communication, educational balance, and facility quality, though one parent reported serious concerns about disability accommodations and staff responsiveness. Most families report children are happy and engaged, with low staff turnover being a key strength.
- Address
- 3510 West Ralph Rogers Road, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 362-9438
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- 700 N. Sycamore Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 332-5581
EMBE CCC Downtown receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, cleanliness, communication, and care quality. However, one detailed review highlights inconsistent experiences across different age groups, with concerns about staff attentiveness, hygiene, and activities in certain rooms.
- Address
- 300 W 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 336-3660
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- 2401 W 95th St, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 362-9438
Wings Gymnastics Academy in Sioux Falls receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and patient coaches, clean facilities, organized classes, and welcoming atmosphere that builds children's confidence and skills. Children show enthusiasm and long-term enrollment, with parents noting the gym successfully serves multiple skill levels.
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- 5825 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 789-9981
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- 5001 East Madison Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 274-7005
Reviews are highly positive overall, with customers praising the facility's cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, and friendly staff. The gym offers 24-hour access, multiple workout areas including an outdoor space and full basketball court, and various amenities. One reviewer noted concerns about auto-renewing contracts.
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- 2601 W 69th St, Ste 100, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 221-4220
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- 2817 S Center Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 335-1923
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- 1000 S. Edward Dr, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 400 N. Valley View Rd., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 3501 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 1600 North Wayland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 1510 South Lake Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-7900
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- 2000 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 7900 W. 53rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 2511 W. Brookings Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 4501 S. Holbrook Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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- 1721 West 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 271-6327
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- 2001 S. 5th Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 334-9881
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- 1401 S Covell Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 336-0966
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- 308 W 37th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 335-1923
- Address
- 824 East 14th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 338-8061
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- 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
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