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

Watertown, South Dakota is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Watertown	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	7	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	1	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Watertown

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Watertown. 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 LATC Children's Educare Center Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Little Angels Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Our Little Village Learning Center Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 225 Child Care Center St. Martin's Lutheran School Early Learning Center Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 375

Family Child Care Homes in Watertown

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Watertown. 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 Carrie Selchert Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Donna Olson Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Megan Wentz Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Michele Weber Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Olivia Campion Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Peggy Hamann Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Racheal Mohr Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 12

Preschools in Watertown

1 licensed preschools is listed in Watertown. 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 Ave Maria PreK Kids on Target Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 150

Head Start Programs in Watertown

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Watertown. 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 Codington EHS Home Based Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Watertown Center Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 72

School-Age Programs in Watertown

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Watertown. 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 Ave Maria Catholic School Kids on Target Watertown, SD 57201 Capacity 150

ZIP codes in Watertown

ZIP 57201Care providers

How to pick care in Watertown

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 Watertown, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Watertown, SD have?

Based on current licensing data, Watertown is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Watertown facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Watertown 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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