Parents and Community – CFRN

Children grow and develop quickly. Finding the resources to support their healthy growth can start here. Whether it is understanding how to support your child's development or finding quality care, information is an important first step.

Here you can learn about child development and child care, search for and choose a program or provider, and find information on ways to stay involved in your child's development.

Learn About Child Care

• Types of South Dakota child care
• Head Start
• South Dakota Child Care Assistance Program
• Get help paying for child care

Search for Child Care

• Access a list of South Dakota registered and licensed child care providers in your community that may meet your family's needs.
  • Select Log in as a Guest for quick and easy searching access.

Choose Child Care

• Choosing child care in South Dakota.
• Have more questions? Contact an early childhood specialist at 605-688-5730 or 800-354-8238 for assistance.

Stay Involved

• Families are a key element in all early childhood programs. Learn more about family involvement.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Milestones Matter for Families!
• South Dakota Birth to 3.
• Every child should have access to high-quality early education: No Small Matter.