Head Start Programs in South Dakota

South Dakota is home to 78 federally funded head start programs. 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 head start programs in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD 183 providers Mitchell, SD 19 providers Rapid City, SD 66 providers Sisseton, SD 9 providers Vermillion, SD 8 providers Beresford, SD 6 providers Brookings, SD 29 providers Fort Thompson, SD 3 providers Oglala, SD 2 providers Pierre, SD 16 providers Tea, SD 11 providers Watertown, SD 15 providers Aberdeen, SD 21 providers Allen, SD 2 providers Batesland, SD 2 providers Box Elder, SD 10 providers Burke, SD 4 providers Chamberlain, SD 6 providers Cherry Creek, SD 1 providers Corsica, SD 1 providers Dupree, SD 2 providers Eagle Butte, SD 3 providers Flandreau, SD 5 providers Garretson, SD 4 providers Gregory, SD 3 providers Harrisburg, SD 12 providers Hot Springs, SD 2 providers Huron, SD 11 providers Ipswich, SD 3 providers Kadoka, SD 1 providers Kyle, SD 3 providers Madison, SD 12 providers Manderson, SD 1 providers Martin, SD 2 providers Milbank, SD 6 providers Mobridge, SD 5 providers Murdo, SD 3 providers North Sioux City, SD 5 providers Parkston, SD 3 providers Pine Ridge, SD 4 providers Plankinton, SD 1 providers Porcupine, SD 4 providers Red Scaffold, SD 1 providers Redfield, SD 7 providers Salem, SD 5 providers Sioux Falls, SD 32 providers Spearfish, SD 12 providers Sturgis, SD 6 providers Timber Lake, SD 2 providers Wagner, SD 4 providers Wanblee, SD 2 providers Webster, SD 2 providers Wounded Knee, SD 1 providers Yankton, SD 18 providers

About head start programs in South Dakota

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does South Dakota have?

This directory covers 78 federally funded head start programs in South Dakota, spread across 54 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in South Dakota?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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