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

Garretson, South Dakota is served by 3 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 GarretsonProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Garretson

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Garretson. 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 Blue Dragon Academy Garretson, SD 57030 Capacity 165

Family Child Care Homes in Garretson

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Garretson. 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 Mallory Zell Garretson, SD 57030 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nicole Stoterau Garretson, SD 57030 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Garretson

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Garretson. 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 Garretson Center Garretson, SD 57030 Capacity 10
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ZIP codes in Garretson

ZIP 57030Care providers

How to pick care in Garretson

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Garretson, SD, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Minnehaha County

Baltic, SD 5 providers Brandon, SD 15 providers Crooks, SD 1 providers Dell Rapids, SD 7 providers Hartford, SD 8 providers Humboldt, SD 2 providers Sioux Falls, SD 183 providers Valley Springs, SD 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Garretson, SD have?
Based on current licensing data, Garretson is home to 3 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Garretson facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Garretson to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Garretson 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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