Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Sioux Falls, SD

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

   Bright Eyes Day Care INC.

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   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

   St. Katharine Drexel School

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   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

   Central Baptist Preschool

   4.67 score

   5(10)

   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

   Abiding Savior Under Christs Care

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   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

   Little Tykes University Preschool

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   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

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

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   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

   Hope C.A.R.E Day Care #2

   4.62 score

   5(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

   Holy Cross Preschool/Extended Care

   4.6 score

   4.9(10)

   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

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