
Browse all 74 child daycare & preschools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highest rated daycares in Sioux Falls based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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