Child Care Services

Need Help Paying for Child Care? South Dakota Child Care Services Can Help

Child Care Services helps low-income South Dakota families pay for child care while parents work or go to school. We also help ensure that all children have access to safe, caring, and high-quality environments.

Quality child care isn’t just important for keeping parents working; it’s essential for helping children grow, learn, and thrive.

What Child Care Services Offers

• Help Paying for Child Care
  Financial assistance for eligible families while parents work or attend school.
• Support for Child Care Providers
  Training, technical help, and quality improvement for licensed and registered providers.
• Child Care Development
  Assistance in starting or expanding child care options based on community needs.
• Licensing & Registration
  Ensuring child care programs meet state safety and quality standards.
• Find a Child Care Provider
  Use our online listing  to search for licensed and registered providers in your area.

Child care provider, parent or consumer information