Best Before or After School Daycare in Sioux Falls, SD
Compare 29 before or after school daycare in Sioux Falls. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota at a glance
- Programs
- 29
- Avg rating
- 4.12/5
- Parent reviews
- 630
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 24
Sioux Falls has 29 licensed before or after school daycare with 630 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.24 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 57105 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 30 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Bright Eyes Day Care INC.4.8 score5(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 - 2St. Katharine Drexel School4.72 score4.9(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 - 3Central Baptist Preschool4.67 score5(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 - 4Kinder Academy4.64 score5(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) - 5Abiding Savior Under Christs Care4.64 score4.8(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 - 6Little Tykes University Preschool4.62 score5(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 - 7Hope C.A.R.E Day Care #14.62 score5(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 - 8Hope C.A.R.E Day Care #24.62 score5(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 - 9Holy Cross Preschool/Extended Care4.6 score4.9(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 - 10Lil Hands Lil Feet, INC.4.39 score4.5(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 63 daycares with Google ratings in Sioux Falls
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 630 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Sioux Falls, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Sioux Falls zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57105 | 30 | 4.51 | 6 | |
| 57110 | 8 | 4.46 | 4 | |
| 57108 | 21 | 4.2 | 4 | |
| 57104 | 13 | 4.03 | 2 | |
| 57106 | 19 | 3.97 | 3 | |
| 57103 | 15 | 3.81 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Sioux Falls (20–451 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
14
Large
76–150 children
25
Very Large
150+ children
11
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Sioux Falls based on parent reviews
Abiding Savior Under Christs Care
4100 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
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.
Snicklefritz Prep
5122 South Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Snicklefritz Prep receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and responsive staff, small class sizes, and balanced approach to learning and play. Children reportedly enjoy attending and are reluctant to leave at day's end. One unverified negative review from a non-parent alleged inappropriate staff behavior.
Kidstop
401 South Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Kids INC. - Garfield
2421 W. 15th St, Sioux Falls, SD
Parents describe Kids Inc. as an excellent program with amazing staff, plenty of activities, and a strict no-bullying policy that mirrors school rules. However, one reviewer reports a highly negative experience involving staff attitude, training issues, and concerns that the program jeopardized their family based on assumptions.
Kids INC. - Hawthorne
601 N Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
One parent notes that the program's rules and expectations mirror those of the school day and prohibit bullying, while another highlights the engaging activities and staff quality. However, a single review strongly criticizes the facility for jeopardizing families through assumptions and inadequate staff training.
Kids INC. - Lowell
710 West 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD
One parent describes Kids Inc. as an excellent program with amazing staff and plenty of activities, noting that the school-based rules help prevent bullying. However, another parent reports a negative experience, claiming staff lacked proper training and made baseless assumptions that jeopardized their family.
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Before or After School Daycare in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
There are 29 before or after school daycare in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, making up 26% 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Sioux Falls have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 63 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.48 stars. Our analysis covers 630 parent reviews. Parents in Sioux Falls most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, children enjoy attending, and clean facility.
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 Before or After School Daycare in Sioux Falls
Showing 29 results
- Address
- 401 South Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 336-3652
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.
- Address
- 4100 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 371-3800
Snicklefritz Prep receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and responsive staff, small class sizes, and balanced approach to learning and play. Children reportedly enjoy attending and are reluctant to leave at day's end. One unverified negative review from a non-parent alleged inappropriate staff behavior.
- Address
- 5122 South Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 371-1168
Parents describe Kids Inc. as an excellent program with amazing staff, plenty of activities, and a strict no-bullying policy that mirrors school rules. However, one reviewer reports a highly negative experience involving staff attitude, training issues, and concerns that the program jeopardized their family based on assumptions.
- Address
- 2421 W. 15th St, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
One parent notes that the program's rules and expectations mirror those of the school day and prohibit bullying, while another highlights the engaging activities and staff quality. However, a single review strongly criticizes the facility for jeopardizing families through assumptions and inadequate staff training.
- Address
- 601 N Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
One parent describes Kids Inc. as an excellent program with amazing staff and plenty of activities, noting that the school-based rules help prevent bullying. However, another parent reports a negative experience, claiming staff lacked proper training and made baseless assumptions that jeopardized their family.
- Address
- 710 West 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 3701 E. 3rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 1000 S. Edward Dr, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 400 N. Valley View Rd., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 3501 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 1600 North Wayland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 1510 South Lake Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-7900
- Address
- 2000 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 7900 W. 53rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 2511 W. Brookings Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 4501 S. Holbrook Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 2300 South Lyndale, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 1721 East Austin Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 2801 S Valleyview Rd, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 5509 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 361-0301
- Address
- 1506 S. Discovery Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 4010 West 82nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 338-8061
- Address
- 501 S. Highland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 5701 E. Red Oak Dr., Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 1700 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 338-4562
- Address
- 3101 S 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
- Address
- 6801 South Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 338-8061
- Address
- 7700 East Willow Wood Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 338-8061
- Address
- 2400 S. Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Phone
- (605) 367-4424
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