Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Box Elder, SD

Box Elder, South Dakota is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Box ElderProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes7View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs1View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Box Elder

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Box Elder. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Candyland Child Development Center Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 140

Family Child Care Homes in Box Elder

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Box Elder. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Bridget Trask Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Christina Morgan Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Katherine Blachford Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Megan Lapcinski Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Samantha Allen Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Susanne Davis Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Valerie Turner Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Box Elder

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Box Elder. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Douglas Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 34

School-Age Programs in Box Elder

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Box Elder. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Douglas YMCA Kidstop Box Elder, SD 57719 Capacity 60
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ZIP codes in Box Elder

ZIP 57719Care providers

How to pick care in Box Elder

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Box Elder, SD, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Box Elder, SD have?
Based on current licensing data, Box Elder is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Box Elder facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Box Elder to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Box Elder licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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