Best Daycares in Sioux Falls, SD — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 19 daycares and childcare centers in Sioux Falls based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Sioux Falls

  1. #1 — Gan Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Gan Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Www.Dakotajewishpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Wings Learning Center Score: 86%

    Wings Learning Center is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://wingsgym.com/wlc-schedule/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/prairie-hills/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/sioux-falls-heather-ridge?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Graham Academy Preschool Score: 86%

    Graham Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/education/graham-academy-preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Central Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 84%

    Central Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://centralsf.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Discovery Learning Center Score: 84%

    Discovery Learning Center is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://discoverylearningcentersd.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — O2B Kids Dawley Farms Score: 74%

    O2B Kids Dawley Farms is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://o2bkids.com/locations/dawley-farms-sd-preschool/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — United Day Care Score: 71%

    United Day Care is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.uniteddaycare.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — the child center Score: 71%

    the child center is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://thechildcenterltd.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — SEE - School of Early Childhood Education Score: 69%

    SEE - School of Early Childhood Education is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://see.school/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Gimme A Break Score: 69%

    Gimme A Break is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.sfgimmeabreak.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Little Wings Preschool Score: 69%

    Little Wings Preschool is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlewingspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — For the Love of Children Learning Center Score: 57%

    For the Love of Children Learning Center is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, professional sports team, child care and day care, school, active life. Website: https://www.ftloc.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Professional sports team, Child care and day care, School, Active life, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Little Learners Academy Score: 49%

    Little Learners Academy is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — The Play Academy Score: 40%

    The Play Academy is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Little Tykes University Score: 37%

    Little Tykes University is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — First Adventure Learning Center Score: 37%

    First Adventure Learning Center is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Child Center Ltd Score: 37%

    Child Center Ltd is a childcare center in Sioux Falls, SD. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Sioux Falls?
Gan Early Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Sioux Falls based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Sioux Falls?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Sioux Falls?
Childcare costs in Sioux Falls vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.