Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Aurora County

Aurora County, South Dakota is home to 2 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Plankinton, SD 1 providers Stickney, SD 1 providers White Lake, SD 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Aurora County

2 providers in Aurora County: Stickney, White Lake

Child Care Center Stickney Community Daycare Stickney, SD 57375 Capacity 20 Child Care Center White Lake Community Daycare White Lake, SD 57383 Capacity 37

Head Start Programs in Aurora County

1 provider in Aurora County: Plankinton

Head Start Program Home-based Wolbrink Plankinton, SD 57368 Capacity 10

School-Age Programs in Aurora County

1 provider in Aurora County: White Lake

School-Age Program White Lake Afterschool Program White Lake, SD 57383 Capacity 105

Choosing care in Aurora County

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.

For families in Aurora County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Aurora County have?

According to current licensing data, Aurora County, South Dakota has 2 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Aurora County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Plankinton, Stickney, White Lake have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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