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5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Mitchell, South Dakota

Browse all 5 child daycare & preschools in Mitchell, South Dakota. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mitchell

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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    First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    411 N Duff Street, Mitchell, SD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

    These reviews do not appear to be from parents about the daycare's childcare services. Instead, they are reviews of First Lutheran Church's facilities and services for events like funerals, weddings, and church programs. There is no substantive feedback about the daycare's actual operations, staff, or child care quality.

    Welcoming staffclean facilitiesspacious venuewell-organized events

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Highest rated daycares in Mitchell based on parent reviews

First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr

5(8)

411 N Duff Street, Mitchell, SD

These reviews do not appear to be from parents about the daycare's childcare services. Instead, they are reviews of First Lutheran Church's facilities and services for events like funerals, weddings, and church programs. There is no substantive feedback about the daycare's actual operations, staff, or child care quality.

Welcoming staffclean facilitiesspacious venue

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mitchell, South Dakota

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Mitchell, South Dakota, making up 50% of the 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Mitchell

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First Lutheran Child Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

These reviews do not appear to be from parents about the daycare's childcare services. Instead, they are reviews of First Lutheran Church's facilities and services for events like funerals, weddings, and church programs. There is no substantive feedback about the daycare's actual operations, staff, or child care quality.

Welcoming staffclean facilitiesspacious venue
Address
411 N Duff Street, Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-9742
Embe After School Program Jpii
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1510 West Elm Ave., Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-4311
Little Learners Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
402 E. Norway Ave, Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-4285
Embe--Ready Set Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

EMBE--Ready Set Grow Preschool in Mitchell receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, communication, and cleanliness. However, one parent reported significant inconsistencies in care quality between different classroom rooms, and another cited poor customer service from phone staff.

warm and professional front desk staffexcellent communication with parentswell-educated staff
Address
1109 N. Main St., Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-4311
Heart & Hand Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
933 East 1st Ave., Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-3111

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mitchell, South Dakota, out of 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Mitchell, 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
Mitchell offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Mitchell for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mitchell 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.