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Best Before or After School Daycare in Mitchell, SD

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Mitchell. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mitchell, South Dakota at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Mitchell offers 4 licensed before or after school daycare, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 57301 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit 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.

  1. 1
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Mitchell

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mitchell, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mitchell zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
5730110
5
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mitchell (30–98 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Mitchell

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

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Before or After School Daycare in Mitchell, South Dakota

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Mitchell, South Dakota, making up 40% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mitchell have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

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 Before or After School Daycare in Mitchell

Showing 4 results

Embe--Longfellow Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
110 N. Mentzer, Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-4311
John Paul II Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1510 W. Elm Ave., Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-2365
Embe-Gertie Belle Rogers Afterschoo
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1301 N. Kimball St., Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-4311
Embe--Lb Williams Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1420 West University, Mitchell, SD
Phone
(605) 996-4311

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mitchell have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.