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417 Daycare Centers in South Dakota

Browse 417 daycare centers across South Dakota. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in South Dakota

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in South Dakota can make the decision-making process smoother.

South Dakota has about 417 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in South Dakota. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in South Dakota

There are 417 daycares in South Dakota: 8 headstart facilities, 103 before/after school centers, 19 religious facility daycares, and 287 childcare and preschool centers.

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Go Kids Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise GO KIDS DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER for providing loving, high-quality care in a Christ-centered environment. Staff are described as welcoming, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing and development. The center is frequently recommended as the best daycare option in Sioux Falls.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentChrist-centered/Biblical values
Address
6820 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 323-0320
Kids INC. - Hawthorne
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
601 N Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 367-4424
Kids INC. - Lowell
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
710 West 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 367-4424
Early Learning Cnt Of Brookings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise the Early Learning Center of Brookings for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programs across all age groups. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's focus on safety, individual child development, and transparent parent communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for creating a nurturing environment where children are engaged and excited to attend.

Caring and professional teachersindividual att
Address
401 1st Ave., Brookings, SD
Phone
(605) 696-7488
First Adventure Learning Center Lcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5115 South Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 271-7731
Super Titans
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Super Titans has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the staff, facility, and care quality, while two parents report serious safety concerns including unauthorized pickups, inadequate child supervision, unprofessional management, and poor communication systems.

Caring and well-mannered staffup-to-date practicessafe environment (per positive reviews)
Address
725 E Kevin Drive, Tea, SD
Phone
(605) 498-1505
First Adventure Learning Center Lcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7900 S. Cinnamon Ridge Place, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 274-2279
Ages & Stages Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
203 5th Ave., Clear Lake, SD
Phone
(605) 874-8411
Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Development Center (operating as Gimme a Break) for excellent staff, engaging activities, and strong leadership under new ownership. The facility is noted for its organization, cleanliness, developmental focus, and detailed communication with parents about their children's daily activities and progress.

friendly and educated staffengaging activities and craftsdaily updates on child activities
Address
2512 S Carolyn Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 275-9622
Montrose Community Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
311 S. Church Ave., P.O. Box 97, Montrose, SD
Phone
(605) 363-5437
Karen 4 Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
216 Capital Street, Yankton, SD
Phone
(605) 661-0822
Gimme A Break
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise GIMME A BREAK for its friendly, experienced staff and well-organized facility. The center offers engaging activities, daily updates, and structured preschool/kindergarten prep programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show noticeable development in communication, behavior, and social skills.

Friendly and experienced staffDaily updates on child activities and developmentEngaging crafts and sensory activities
Address
2425 S Shirley Ave, #113, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 275-5725
Tinee Toones Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
700 River Drive, North Sioux City, SD
Phone
(605) 780-5408
Bethesda Sharing Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1224 South High Street, Aberdeen, SD
Phone
(605) 225-7596
Once Upon A Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
100 East Cedar Street, Brandon, SD
Phone
(605) 582-8185
Grand Fun Alley Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3704 S. Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 362-3763
Honey Bee Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
101 Redwood Circle, Brandon, SD
Phone
(605) 582-8222
Tiger Tots Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
100 South Shebal Avenue, Harrisburg, SD
Phone
(605) 213-0467
Montrose Before & After School Prog
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
309 S. Church Ave, Montrose, SD
Phone
(605) 363-5025
Our Little Treasures Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Our Little Treasures Daycare in Rapid City receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong communication through daily photos and app updates. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere, Christian-based curriculum, and individual attention to children's needs. However, a small number of negative reviews raise concerns about classroom transparency, health/safety protocols, and staff performance issues.

Caring and friendly staffengaging activities and field tripsdaily photo updates via app
Address
1123 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 431-7677
Oahe Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Parents praise the OAHE YMCA for its excellent facilities, friendly staff, and wide variety of recreational activities and classes. The center offers good value for membership and has recently upgraded equipment. One minor concern noted is noise from children during adult classes.

Beautiful facilityfriendly and helpful staffcontinuously updated equipment
Address
900 E. Church Street, Pierre, SD
Phone
(605) 224-1683
St. Pauls Lutheran Preschool & Day
Church Daycare
3.8
Address
835 E Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 342-8804
Precious Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Precious Angels receives highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, health management, and daily communication via app. However, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns about professionalism, staff turnover, parent communication, lack of accountability, and inappropriate child management practices.

Caring and attentive staffdaily photo and activity updates via appengaging activities and crafts
Address
4109 South Southeastern Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 339-1083
Ymca Youth Performance Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2517 S Shirley Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 275-9622
Truks-N-Trykes2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Trucks N Trykes 2 for friendly, caring staff who treat children well and communicate effectively with families through photos and updates. Children are happy and comfortable at the center, with many families reporting long-term enrollment and strong recommendations.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
Address
5000 S Macarthur Ln, Suite 101, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 274-0404
First Adventure Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

First Adventure Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents citing caring staff, good educational preparation, and flexible hours, but serious concerns raised by a minority regarding infant feeding protocols, supervision, safety incidents, and staff-to-child ratios.

Caring and invested teacherslow staff turnoverstrong leadership and owner involvement
Address
4003 West Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 274-8767
Kids Club Kids East
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2325 North Avenue, Spearfish, SD
Phone
(605) 717-1220
Sprouting Ivy Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Sprouting Ivy Academy for exceptional, caring staff who treat children like family. Reviewers highlight strong relationships between teachers and children, with multiple families using the facility for years and recommending it highly to other parents.

Caring and attentive staffchildren feel loved and valuedfamily-like atmosphere
Address
5301 S Solberg Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 275-0720
Harmony Childcare & Preschool II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Harmony Childcare & Preschool II has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, owner Brenda, caring environment, and engaging activities. Negative reviews report serious safety concerns including unsupervised children, inadequate staffing ratios, unsafe sleep practices, and lack of attention to supervision.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and craftsoutdoor playtime
Address
606 E. Indiana St., Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 343-5437
Custer Ymca Child Development Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1315 Bluebell Lane, Custer, SD
Phone
(605) 673-2222

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Frequently asked questions

There are 417 all daycares across South Dakota. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in South Dakota are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through South Dakota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in South Dakota, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (South Dakota sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in South Dakota vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.