Best Daycares in Madison, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Madison's 12 daycares, 4 (33%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below South Dakota's statewide rate of 57%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with South Dakota averages of 4.6 on Process and 3.7 on Structural.
The local market includes 1 center and 9 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.
Rating Distribution in Madison
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 3.5 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 3.5 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Madison?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Madison.
- What percentage of Madison daycares have high quality ratings?
- 33% 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?
- 1 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Madison.
- How do Madison daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Dakota?
- Madison daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a South Dakota statewide average of 4.6.
- 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