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

Hughes County, South Dakota is home to 12 state-licensed care providers across 1 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Pierre, SD 16 providers

Child Care Centers in Hughes County

6 providers in Hughes County: Pierre

Child Care Center Faith Lutheran Day Care Center Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Lil' Gov's Bright Beginning's Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Oahe Child Development Center Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Oahe Family YMCA Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 195 Child Care Center Playpens And Puzzles Daycare Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Child Care Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 20

Family Child Care Homes in Hughes County

6 providers in Hughes County: Pierre

Family Child Care Home Amy Fowler Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Elizabeth Harris Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jessica Schwartz Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Hudson Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nancy Freier Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Patricia Berven Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Hughes County

2 providers in Hughes County: Pierre

Head Start Program Capitol Street Center Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 89 Head Start Program Irwin Street Center Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 31

School-Age Programs in Hughes County

2 providers in Hughes County: Pierre

School-Age Program Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 225 School-Age Program St. Joseph's School OST Program Pierre, SD 57501 Capacity 60

Choosing care in Hughes 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.

Where you can, visit each option in Hughes County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to current licensing data, Hughes County, South Dakota has 12 licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Hughes County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Pierre 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.

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