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74 Child Daycare & Preschools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Browse all 74 child daycare & preschools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4
    Kinder Academy
    4.64 score
    5(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)
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10
    Lil Hands Lil Feet, INC.
    4.39 score
    4.5(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.

5(20)

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.

Hands-onpresent owners (Nate and Mandy)stable and caring long-term staff

St. Katharine Drexel School

4.9(20)

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.

Beautiful church buildingfriendly and welcoming communityquality homilies

Central Baptist Preschool

5(10)

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.

Loving and patient staffChristian atmosphere and spiritual growthstr

Kinder Academy

5(9)

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.

Caring and qualified staffclean and safe facilityhealthy meals prepared on-site

Little Tykes University Preschool

5(8)

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.

Children show enthusiasm and developmental growthcaring and involved staffstrong leadership from director Corri

Hope C.A.R.E Day Care #1

5(8)

1733 South Sherman Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD

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 communication

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

There are 74 child daycare & preschools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, making up 67% of the 110 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 Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls

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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
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
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
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
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
Lss @ Southern Hills Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
3400 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 371-8770
Discovery Learning Center South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
5310 S Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 376-8273
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
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
Scarbrough Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2320 N Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 367-8444
Apple Tree East
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

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.

Flexible schedulingaffordable pricing compared to competitorsrecent improvements reported
Address
3309 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 339-9571
Voa-Little Blessings
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
1310 W. 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 444-6380
B&G Club Eastside Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
700 S. Sneve Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 339-2095
The Baan Dek Montessori, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1836 W. Grand Arbor Circle, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 271-9945
Embe Harrisburg Horizon Ost
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5800 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 336-3660
T.A.S.K. Frontier
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2700 W Lancaster, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 498-2700
B&G Club Horizons Ase
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3540 N 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 338-8061
Embe South Child Care Center (Ywca)
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Dedicated and caring staffexcellent parent communicationlow staff turnover
Address
3510 West Ralph Rogers Road, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 362-9438
Apple Tree North
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 N. Sycamore Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 332-5581
Embe Ccc Downtown (Ywca)
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Warm and professional front desk staffwell-educated staffgood parent communication
Address
300 W 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 336-3660
Embe Harrisburg Endeavor Ost
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2401 W 95th St, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 362-9438
Wings Gymnastics Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Patient and skilled coachesclean and well-equipped facilitypunctual class schedules
Address
5825 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone
(605) 789-9981

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Frequently asked questions

There are 74 child daycare & preschools daycares in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, out of 110 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 Sioux Falls, 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
Sioux Falls offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 74 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 7 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 29 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 Sioux Falls for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sioux Falls 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.