Find Preschools and Child Care Centers in South Dakota

With 381 preschools and child development centers operating in the state of South Dakota, the right daycare option is waiting for you. Whether you prefer a larger preschool with an innovative early childhood curriculum or the cozy personalization of smaller daycare centers, there are South Dakota childcare centers to fit every preference and budget. Check out the Quick Search box on the right hand side of the page in order to search for childcare providers by zip code or city/state. You can also click on your South Dakota county and follow the links. You will be able to access information about scores of different childcare providers in your area, complete with reviews, business hours, a street view map, the age ranges the childcare providers service, the size of the service, and where the provider is located.

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Ohana Early Learning Center

Ohana Early Learning Center

Chamberlain, SD 57325 | (605) 234-5588

Ohana Early Learning Center we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. Our childcare experience is designed to promote each child's own social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner.

Whitewood Elementary PreK

Whitewood Elementary PreK

Whitewood, SD 57793 | (605) 269-2104

We’re excited to continue Whitewood Elementary’s PreK class for the 2022-2023 school year. The PreK will be open to all four-year-old children who plan on attending Whitewood Elementary for kindergarten the following year.   To be eligible, the child must be four on or before 9/1/2022. On April 20th and April 21st of this school year, we will hold our PreK and Kindergarten screening. Please call and schedule an appointment for the screening to signal your interest in the program.   Notes about the program: Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ½ Day Option: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Full Day Option: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Awarded by SASD’s Preschools of Excellence program an Exemplary status. Instruction by a certified teacher. Robust literacy and math curriculum. Instructed in Physical Education and Music by our K-5th PE and Music Instructors. Students can use our breakfast/lunch program and qualify for free-and-reduced lunches.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN CHURCH

BETHESDA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Hot Springs, SD 57747 | (605) 745-4834

Bethesda Early Learning Center The Early Learning Center at Bethesda Lutheran Church and School consists of a preschool for children ages 3-5 on school day mornings and early drop-off child care service for children enrolled in the preschool from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m., afternoon child care and enrichment from 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. on school days and 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Summer Care and enrichment for children in preschool through grade 2 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bethesda participates in the Department of Social Services subsidized child care program. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Bethesda Lutheran School and Early Learning Center is Partnering with families to: Share the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ provide an excellent Christ-                                                  centered education PHILOSOPHY Bethesda Lutheran Preschool (ELC) exists as a part of the total ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Church, which is helping children know Christ (Jn. 17:3) and to make Christ known (Mt. 28:19-20) through prayer, worship, Bible studies (2 Tim. 2:15) and service ministries (Ja. 1:27).   Therefore, Bethesda Lutheran Preschool (ELC) will:             *Provide the best developmentally appropriate Christian education,           *Be available to all children, regardless of race, creed or national origin, *Provide quality, creative learning through play, social interactions, and hands-on experiences, *Provide these in a loving, safe Christian atmosphere

KIDZ COTTAGE LEARNING CENTER

KIDZ COTTAGE LEARNING CENTER

Lennox, SD 57039 | (605) 647-5437

We provide childcare services for children 4 weeks up to 12 years of age. Each class provides a great learning program and small class sizes.

LIL TROOPERS LEARNING CENTER

LIL TROOPERS LEARNING CENTER

Sioux Falls, SD 57105 | (605) 212-7364

Lil' Troopers is a wonderful childcare experience for children ages four weeks to twelve years.  We provide play-based learning that will challenge your children to think in ways they never have before, and have fun at the same time!  

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South Dakota Child Care Licensing Agency

South Dakota Department of Social Services
Division of Child Care Services
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-4766
Toll Free: 800-227-3020 (within state)
Web Site: http://www.dss.sd.gov/childcare/licensing/

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