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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