Best Daycares in Madison, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Madison's 20 daycares, 3 (15%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below South Dakota's statewide rate of 57%.
The local market includes 2 centers and 16 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than South Dakota's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Madison. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the South Dakota methodology page for the full breakdown.
20
Daycares
3
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Madison
2(10%)
1(5%)
15(75%)
0(0%)
2(10%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 3.0 (Sample of 20).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 3.0 (Sample of 20).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Madison
Aldana, Crystal
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Giana Troutman
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Finck, Christie
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Betty Rook
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Christie Finck
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Cleveland,randi Jo
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Crystal Aldana
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
EmBe Education-Madison
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Faith Handegard
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Handegard, Faith
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Kristie Von Behren
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Madison Community Center Ost
Madison, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Madison?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Madison.
- What percentage of Madison daycares have high quality ratings?
- 15% of Madison daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in South Dakota.
- What types of childcare are available in Madison?
- 2 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Madison.
- Is there financial help for childcare in South Dakota?
- South Dakota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in South Dakota