Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, South Dakota is served by 53 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 Rapid CityProviders
Child Care Centers23View directory
Family Child Care Homes23View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools7View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs10View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Rapid City

23 licensed child care centerss are listed in Rapid City. 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 Banana Bunch Clc 2 Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 140 Child Care Center Children's House Montessori Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 30 Child Care Center City Kids LLC Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Creative Kids Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Every Child Is Special Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Fit-n-Fun - CAMInc. Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 173 Child Care Center Horizon Point Child Development Center Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Impact Kidz Academy Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 231 Child Care Center Jumpstart Ymca Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Kidz Cove Children's Learning Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Lil Friends Learning Center Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 81 Child Care Center Lil' Punkins Daycare Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 18 Child Care Center One Heart Child Development Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Rapid City Childrens Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 196 Child Care Center Rapid City YMCA Learning Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Real Life Childcare Center Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Rural America Initiatives Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 353 Child Care Center St Elizabeth Seton Child Care Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 285 Child Care Center The Kids Den Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Wakhanyeza Child Care Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 57 Child Care Center Wonder and Willow Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Ymca Child Care Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 765 Child Care Center Youth & Family Services Cdc Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 417

Family Child Care Homes in Rapid City

23 licensed family child care homess are listed in Rapid City. 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 Abby Maidl Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Alice Pike Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Amira Loveridge Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Brenda Milacek Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Carla Johnson Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Cynthia Orsborn Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Deb Chilstrom Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Elizabeth Peckham Rapid City, SD 57703 Family Child Care Home Janae Ziegler Rapid City, SD 57702 Family Child Care Home Kyra Grable Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lacey Clason Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home LaRae Bailey Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Leah Grueschow Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lyndsay Polzin Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Marissa Maxson Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Megan Darger Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Neasha Sitzler Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rachel Dickson Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sammi Van Wyk Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sandra Styles Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Savannah Weaver Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sheena Meyers Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Summerlin Ranta Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 12

Preschools in Rapid City

7 licensed preschoolss are listed in Rapid City. 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 Dream Kids Preschool & Children's Center Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 150 Preschool Little Owls Daycare & Preschool Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 90 Preschool Our Little Treasures Daycare And Preschool Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 105 Preschool St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool & Daycare Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 120 Preschool Star Mountain Daycare And Preschool Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 20 Preschool Westside Preschool & Daycare Inc. Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 205 Preschool Zion Lutheran Preschool And Daycare Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 180

Head Start Programs in Rapid City

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Rapid City. 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 Adams Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 56 Head Start Program Monroe Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 115 Head Start Program Plaza Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 59
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School-Age Programs in Rapid City

10 licensed school-age programss are listed in Rapid City. 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 General Beadle Discovery Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 315 School-Age Program Horace Mann Discovery Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 90 School-Age Program Kidstop - Corral Drive Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 45 School-Age Program Kidstop - Grandview Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 45 School-Age Program Kidstop - Meadowbrook Rapid City, SD 57702 Capacity 45 School-Age Program Kidstop - Robbinsdale Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 120 School-Age Program Kidstop - Wilson Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Knollwood Discovery Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 145 School-Age Program Rapid Valley Discovery Center Rapid City, SD 57703 Capacity 120 School-Age Program South Park Discovery Center Rapid City, SD 57701 Capacity 120

ZIP codes in Rapid City

ZIP 57701Care providersZIP 57702Care providersZIP 57703Care providers

How to pick care in Rapid City

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Rapid City, 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 Rapid City, SD have?
Based on current licensing data, Rapid City is home to 53 state-licensed providers: 23 child care centers, 23 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.
How do Rapid City facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Rapid City to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Rapid City 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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