Family Child Care Homes in South Dakota

South Dakota is home to 289 licensed family child care homes. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with family child care homes in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD 183 providers Rapid City, SD 66 providers Aberdeen, SD 21 providers Mitchell, SD 19 providers Brookings, SD 29 providers Sioux Falls, SD 32 providers Yankton, SD 18 providers Brandon, SD 15 providers Belle Fourche, SD 8 providers Box Elder, SD 10 providers Madison, SD 12 providers Watertown, SD 15 providers Pierre, SD 16 providers Dell Rapids, SD 7 providers Huron, SD 11 providers Redfield, SD 7 providers Sturgis, SD 6 providers Tea, SD 11 providers Canton, SD 5 providers Hartford, SD 8 providers Sisseton, SD 9 providers Winner, SD 5 providers Alcester, SD 3 providers Colman, SD 2 providers Edgemont, SD 3 providers Garretson, SD 4 providers Harrisburg, SD 12 providers Lennox, SD 4 providers Scotland, SD 2 providers Vermillion, SD 8 providers Willow Lake, SD 2 providers Alexandria, SD 3 providers Baltic, SD 5 providers Beresford, SD 6 providers Black Hawk, SD 5 providers Burke, SD 4 providers Canistota, SD 2 providers Columbia, SD 1 providers Custer, SD 4 providers De Smet, SD 1 providers Eureka, SD 2 providers Faith, SD 1 providers Flandreau, SD 5 providers Freeman, SD 2 providers Hayti, SD 2 providers Hermosa, SD 2 providers Herreid, SD 1 providers Hill City, SD 1 providers Humboldt, SD 2 providers Keystone, SD 1 providers Martin, SD 2 providers Mellette, SD 1 providers Milbank, SD 6 providers Mobridge, SD 5 providers Murdo, SD 3 providers Newell, SD 1 providers Norris, SD 1 providers Parkston, SD 3 providers Platte, SD 3 providers Rosholt, SD 1 providers Spearfish, SD 12 providers Summerset, SD 2 providers Tabor, SD 1 providers Tulare, SD 1 providers Valley Springs, SD 2 providers Wagner, SD 4 providers Wakonda, SD 1 providers Warner, SD 2 providers Worthing, SD 2 providers

About family child care homes in South Dakota

Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

Frequently asked questions

How many family child care homes does South Dakota have?

This directory covers 289 licensed family child care homes in South Dakota, spread across 69 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare family child care homes in South Dakota?

When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

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