Child Care Referrals
Child Care Information Services Hotline Program at Child Care Aware
Arlington Site
- Child care information and resources to assist in finding, selecting, and paying for child care and other parenting needs
- Information and resources to assist child care providers with needs for their business
- Website information is available in English and Spanish
Child Care Program at Boys & Girls Club of Moody County
Flandreau Site
Child Care Support Program Program at Helpline Center
Child Care Support Program at Sioux Falls Site
Call the Helpline Center and you will be provided with a list of day care providers and preschool or school age programs near your preferred location. The Child Care Helpline identifies child care providers for all families, including people with non-traditional work schedules and parents of children with special needs. Resources can also be found for financial assistance.
To receive a list of child care providers and a follow up from a child care specialist, please complete this Child Care Intake Form.
Summer Camps Program at Sioux Falls Parent Portal
Sioux Falls - No Physical Address
Provides a list of all the summer camps in the Sioux Falls area and includes the price, length of time, and whether scholarships or discounts are available. Visit the website for a list of: specialized or activity-specific camps, sports camps, special needs camps, medical camps, and development and skills building camps.
Local Events and Programs Program at Yankton Area Thrive
Yankton Site
Yankton Thrive offers and supports a variety of events and programs in the community including community advocacy, business and career expo, business resources and seminars, holiday promotions, leadership programs, ribbon cuttings, and information on community child care providers and after school programs.
An online business directory of organizations belonging to Yankton Thrive are available at: https://yanktonsd.com/list/
Child Care Assistance Program at South Dakota Department of Social Services
Child Care Assistance at Pierre - 700 Governors Drive
The Division of Economic Assistance provides assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school, oversight, technical assistance, and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities. Child Care Assistance applications are processed in Pierre, but can be dropped off at any DSS local office where they will be mailed to the Pierre office.
Child care provider referrals, visit DSS' website: https://apps.sd.gov/ss45provinfo/search.aspx