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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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Imagination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
207 South Main, Hartford, SD
Phone
(605) 528-5437
Parker Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Parker Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teaching staff and learning environment. However, a small number of reviews raise concerns about mental health and other unspecified issues.

Dedicated staffpositive learning environmentmulti-generational families choosing the center
Address
330 W 2nd St., Po Box 517, Parker, SD
Phone
(605) 297-3237
Discovery Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Discovery Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, professional staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents highlight the center's focus on early learning through Spanish, sign language, and academic preparation, as well as the owners' transparency and personal involvement with families.

Caring and professional staffsmall class sizeseducational programs (Spanish
Address
3314 S. Valley View Road, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 274-3475
Apple Tree West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Apple Tree West receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents but serious concerns from others. Most positive reviews highlight professional and personable staff, convenient services, and good experiences with children. However, negative reviews raise concerns about staff rudeness, inadequate support for children with special needs, and poor communication practices.

Professional and personable staffDirector Amy highly regardedconvenient after-school pickup
Address
6400 W. 43rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 361-9875
Voa-Center For Childcare & Family L
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
407 North Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 338-3461
Kids Crossing Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Kids Crossing Daycare Center for excellent staff care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. The facility is noted for strong communication through daily photo updates and reports, video surveillance in all rooms, and diverse programming including field trips. Multiple long-term families and a pediatric nurse highlight the center as among the best options available.

Caring and passionate staffclean and organized facilitydaily photo updates and reports via app
Address
6101 S. Mogen Avenue, Suite 5, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 271-1471
Banana Bunch Too-Range View Circle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Banana Bunch Too-Range View Circle receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, long-term stability, flexibility with schedules, and child development outcomes. However, several parents report serious concerns including alleged abuse, favoritism toward staff members' children, and disrespectful treatment.

Attentive and kind staffexperienced teachers with tenureflexible scheduling
Address
1200 Range View Circle, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 341-2333
Challenging Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Challenging Minds receives highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the caring staff, educational focus, and developmental progress of their children. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, untrained staff, medication errors, unsanitary practices, excessive punishment, and unprofessional management.

Caring and accommodating staffclean facilitystrong educational background of owner Stacey
Address
8084 Stagestop Rd., Summerset, SD
Phone
(605) 791-2049
Multicultural Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Reviews are highly polarized with significant discrepancies between positive and negative experiences. Positive reviews praise staff helpfulness, facility aesthetics, and welcoming atmosphere under new leadership. Negative reviews cite poor customer service, unprofessional interpreting services, high translation costs, and concerns about leadership and inclusivity.

Friendly and thoughtful staffspacious facility with appealing designinterpreting services available
Address
515 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 367-7401
Lil Friends Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lil Friends Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, responsive owners Lori and Bob, and individualized attention to children. One parent reported a negative billing dispute experience involving threatening communication and an ultimatum to pick up their children. Overall, parents consistently highlight the center's warm environment, educational activities, outdoor play, and strong communication.

caring and welcoming staffresponsive owners with open-door communicationindividualized attention to children's needs
Address
3300 W. 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 362-0700
St. Martins Lutheran School
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
1200 2nd St. Ne, Watertown, SD
Phone
(605) 886-4976
Sioux Falls Ymca Cdc Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Reviews praise the Sioux Falls YMCA Downtown facility for its clean, well-maintained environment, modern equipment, and friendly staff. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including a boxing gym, basketball court, pool, weight room, and sauna. However, some visitors note limited staffed hours, small facility size, and access restrictions for non-local members.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern equipmentfriendly and attentive staff
Address
220 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 275-9622
Rutland Elementary Ost
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Rutland Elementary OST receives mixed feedback. Parents praise the school's family-like treatment of students and educational quality, though some note facility concerns. Reviews are inconsistent, with both strong endorsements and brief negative comments.

Strong student-staff relationshipsgood education qualityeasy to locate
Address
102 School Street, Rutland, SD
Phone
(605) 586-4352
Lss @ Southern Hills Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
3400 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 371-8770
Banana Bunch Clc 2-St. Pat
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Banana Bunch CLC 2-ST. PAT receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, long-term stability, flexibility, and strong kindergarten preparation, with several families using the center for over a decade. However, serious concerns have been raised by some parents regarding staff behavior toward children, including allegations of abuse and reports of inconsistent discipline.

Attentive and kind staffexperienced teachers with long tenureflexible scheduling
Address
924 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 341-2333
Blue Dragon Academy #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
332 N. Main Avenue, Garretson, SD
Phone
(605) 594-2104
Discovery Learning Center South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
5310 S Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 376-8273
Ymca Child Care Church
Church Daycare
3.4

This YMCA facility in Rapid City is highly regarded for its childwatch and sports programs, with parents praising the clean, welcoming family-oriented environment and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including pools, weight rooms, fitness classes, and a café. Most reviews focus on overall YMCA membership experience rather than specifically on child care services.

Clean facilityfriendly and professional staffaffordable membership
Address
1124 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 718-5437
Blue Dragon Academy #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
400 1st Street, Garretson, SD
Phone
(605) 594-6667
Westside Preschool & Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3500 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 342-7474
Apple Tree Valhalla
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

This listing appears to be for an apartment complex (Autumn Park/Autumn Park Apartments), not a daycare center. The reviews describe residential living experiences rather than childcare services. There is a significant mismatch between the daycare listing information and the actual reviews provided.

None applicable - reviews are for an apartment complex
Address
4101 W Valhalla Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 361-7746
Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The YMCA Child Care in Rapid City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the childwatch program, clean facility, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including fitness equipment, pools, sports programs, and a café, with many reviewers noting competitive pricing and a welcoming community feel.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilityaffordable pricing
Address
815 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 718-5437
Ymca Arts And Science Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The YMCA Arts and Science Center in Rapid City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers praising its family-oriented culture, cleanliness, friendly staff, and comprehensive facilities including pools, weight room, and childcare services. Parents appreciate the affordable membership, welcoming atmosphere, and quality of childcare staff who supervise children while parents exercise or relax.

friendly and professional staffclean facilityaffordable membership
Address
830 Quincy Street, Rapid City, SD
Phone
(605) 718-5437
Little Blessings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1120 4th Street Ne, Watertown, SD
Phone
(605) 886-4113
Good News Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Good News Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's warmth, family-like atmosphere, and ability to accommodate children with special needs. Negative reviews cite concerns about staff dishonesty, inappropriate diagnostic suggestions for young children, and alleged mishandling of toileting accidents.

Accommodating staff for children with special needs (autismADHDOCD
Address
1800 South Valley View Rd., Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 362-6360
Kidz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kidz Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising Director Olivia's leadership, staff quality, and structured learning environment since recent management changes. One negative review alleges shady ownership practices and staff turnover issues. The facility has maintained full enrollment for over 10 years.

Strong leadership and director carehigh-quality and caring staffextensive camera monitoring with visible monitors
Address
1600 South Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 332-5002
Sf Housing Family Self-Sufficiency
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

SF Housing Family Self-Sufficiency is a housing assistance program rather than a daycare center. Reviews are highly mixed, with some parents praising staff helpfulness and case workers, while the majority report significant issues with responsiveness, paperwork handling, compliance violations, and overall service delivery.

Friendly and understanding staffhelpful case workerssupportive case management
Address
630 S Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 339-6528
His Ark Christian Child Dev Center
Church Daycare
3.1

His Ark Christian Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from satisfied parents who praise the caring staff, family-like environment, and Christian foundation. However, one parent reported dissatisfaction with how the center handled a child with behavioral challenges, citing failure to follow their own policy during termination.

Kind and caring staffconsistent teachersfamily-like environment
Address
5500 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 361-7200
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
8008 Stage Stop Rd, Summerset, SD
Phone
(605) 791-5437
The Childrens Ark INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
112 W 16th Avenue, Chamberlain, SD
Phone
(605) 234-2000

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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.