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

Spink County, South Dakota is home to 8 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

Browse the South Dakota directory or jump to a city:

Doland, SD 1 providers Mellette, SD 1 providers Redfield, SD 7 providers Tulare, SD 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Spink County

2 providers in Spink County: Doland, Redfield

Child Care Center Doland Community Daycare Doland, SD 57436 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Spink County Daycare Center Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 102

Family Child Care Homes in Spink County

6 providers in Spink County: Mellette, Tulare, Redfield

Family Child Care Home Amy Duncan Mellette, SD 57461 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jazzlyn Grehl Tulare, SD 57476 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Marvelle Paulsen Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sharon Shantz Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Shawn Nichols Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Toni Glass Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Spink County

1 provider in Spink County: Redfield

Head Start Program Redfield Center Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 20

School-Age Programs in Spink County

1 provider in Spink County: Redfield

School-Age Program Redfield After School Program Redfield, SD 57469 Capacity 26

Choosing care in Spink 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.

When you are choosing care in Spink County, 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 state-licensed care providers does Spink County have?

According to current licensing data, Spink County, South Dakota has 8 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Spink County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Doland, Mellette, Redfield, Tulare 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

For general information only. This website shares public data and general information about child care providers. It does not offer professional advice, and it cannot replace a visit to a provider, a review of public licensing records, or a conversation with the people you trust.

Independent and unaffiliated. DaycareFacilities.org is a private, independently run directory. It is not affiliated with, nor endorsed or operated by, any government agency, child care licensing authority, or child care provider. Government agencies have not reviewed or endorsed this site.

Confirm details before acting. Provider records come from public datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always verify current licensing status, hours, availability, capacity, and costs directly with the provider and with your state or territory licensing agency.

Certain outbound links on this site are partner or affiliate links. If you use them we may receive a commission, and your price does not change. This never influences the data we publish.