Licensed Daycare in South Dakota
Search 533 verified daycare and childcare centers across South Dakota, sourced directly from South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
South Dakota Childcare Licensing
In South Dakota, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:5 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at South Dakota DSS — Child Care ServicesQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $840/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $660/mo
South Dakota Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
South Dakota families can apply for South Dakota CCAP based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (800) 227-3020
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Preschool ProgramDaycare in South Dakota — Frequently Asked Questions
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