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Childcare centers in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City has 63 licensed childcare centers and homes in South Dakota's licensing records. Among the 138 South Dakota cities with listings, Rapid City ranks #2 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing & Accreditation (opens in a new tab) public records · South Dakota childcare guide → · How we compile this →

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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Rapid City

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Paying for childcare in Rapid City

Two programs can help Rapid City families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Rapid City", it counts Rapid City centers and homes; where it says "Across South Dakota", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Rapid City

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How many childcare centers are in Rapid City?

Rapid City has 63 licensed childcare centers and homes in South Dakota's licensing records. Among the 138 South Dakota cities with listings, Rapid City ranks #2 by centers and homes on file. The records come from South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing & Accreditation.

How do I check a South Dakota daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Provider Search, South Dakota's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing & Accreditation (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing & Accreditation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing & Accreditation public records · South Dakota license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →