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

Union County, South Dakota is home to 10 state-licensed care providers across 5 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:

Alcester, SD 3 providers Dakota Dunes, SD 1 providers Elk Point, SD 2 providers Jefferson, SD 1 providers North Sioux City, SD 5 providers

Child Care Centers in Union County

6 providers in Union County: Elk Point, North Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, Jefferson

Child Care Center EPJ Early Learning And Youth Development Center-YMCA Elk Point, SD 57025 Capacity 135 Child Care Center Manda's Munchkins Elk Point, SD 57025 Capacity 65 Child Care Center Norm Waitt Sr. Ymca Summer Camp North Sioux City, SD 57049 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Prodigy Learning Center Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 Capacity 189 Child Care Center St. Peter's Child Care Jefferson, SD 57038 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Tinee Toones Child Care Center North Sioux City, SD 57049 Capacity 38

Family Child Care Homes in Union County

2 providers in Union County: Alcester

Family Child Care Home Rachael Embrock Alcester, SD 57001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Shelby Braaten Alcester, SD 57001 Capacity 12

Preschools in Union County

2 providers in Union County: North Sioux City

Preschool Siouxland Y Preschool And Asc North Sioux City, SD 57049 Capacity 180 Preschool Storytime Preschool & Child Care North Sioux City, SD 57049 Capacity 74

Head Start Programs in Union County

1 provider in Union County: North Sioux City

Head Start Program Dakota Valley Center North Sioux City, SD 57049 Capacity 16

School-Age Programs in Union County

1 provider in Union County: Alcester

School-Age Program Alcester-Hudson Afterschool Program Alcester, SD 57001 Capacity 120

Choosing care in Union County

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Union 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 Union County have?

According to current licensing data, Union County, South Dakota has 10 licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Union County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Alcester, Dakota Dunes, Elk Point, Jefferson, North Sioux City 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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