Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Brookings, SD

Brookings, South Dakota is served by 21 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Brookings	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	5	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	6	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Brookings

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Brookings. 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 Boys & Girls Club of Brookings Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Boys & Girls Clubhouse Summer Program (Medary Site) Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Kid's World Learning Center Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 73 Child Care Center Little Stars Academy Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Peace Lutheran Early Childhood Center Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 345 Child Care Center SDSU Early Learning Center Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 165 Child Care Center Tiny Toes Adventure Center LLC Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Brookings

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Brookings. 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.

Preschools in Brookings

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in Brookings. 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.

Preschool Brookings School District Preschool Dakota Prairie Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 75 Preschool Brookings School District Preschool Hillcrest Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 105 Preschool Brookings School District Preschool Medary Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 105 Preschool SDSU Laboratory Preschool Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 90 Preschool St Thomas More Preschool & After School Program Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 120

Head Start Programs in Brookings

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Brookings. 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 Brookings Center Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 57 Head Start Program Brookings EHS Home Base Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 24

School-Age Programs in Brookings

6 licensed school-age programss are listed in Brookings. 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 Great After School Place Hillcrest Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 120 School-Age Program Great After School Place Medary Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 120 School-Age Program Great After School Place-Camelot Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 90 School-Age Program Great After School Place-Methodist Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 60 School-Age Program Great After-School Place Dakota Prairie Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 120 School-Age Program SDSU OST Program Brookings, SD 57006 Capacity 30

ZIP codes in Brookings

ZIP 57006Care providers

How to pick care in Brookings

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Brookings, 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 Brookings, SD have?

Based on current licensing data, Brookings is home to 21 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.

How do Brookings facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Brookings to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Brookings 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.

Required disclosures

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