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

Yankton County, South Dakota is home to 15 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Gayville, SD 1 providers Yankton, SD 18 providers

Child Care Centers in Yankton County

6 providers in Yankton County: Yankton, Gayville

Child Care Center Calvary Kids Club Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 171 Child Care Center Karen 4 Kids Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 98 Child Care Center Redeeming Roots Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 87 Child Care Center Sacred Heart School Daycare Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 80 Child Care Center The Kids’ Cottage, LLC Gayville, SD 57031 Capacity 20

Family Child Care Homes in Yankton County

9 providers in Yankton County: Yankton

Head Start Programs in Yankton County

1 provider in Yankton County: Yankton

Head Start Program Yankton Center Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 44

School-Age Programs in Yankton County

3 providers in Yankton County: Yankton

School-Age Program B&g Club Of Yankton Academy Beadle Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 105 School-Age Program Boys & Girls Club Of Yankton Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 60 School-Age Program The Academy Of Boys And Girls Club Yankton, SD 57078 Capacity 210

Choosing care in Yankton 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.

For families in Yankton 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 Yankton County have?

According to current licensing data, Yankton County, South Dakota has 15 licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Yankton County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Gayville, Yankton 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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