Best Daycares in Pierre, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pierre's 15 daycares, 11 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above South Dakota's statewide rate of 57%.
The local market includes 6 centers and 7 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 Pierre. 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.
15
Daycares
11
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Pierre
6(40%)
5(33%)
4(27%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pierre: 4.1 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pierre: 4.1 (Sample of 15).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Pierre
Aul-Broz, Leslie
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berven, Patricia
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Fowler, Amy
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Freier, Nancy
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Harris, Elizabeth
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Schwartz, Jessica
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kimberly Hudson
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Oahe Child Development Center
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Oahe Family YMCA
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Stepping Stones Child Care
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Faith Lutheran Day Care Center
Pierre, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pierre?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Pierre.
- What percentage of Pierre daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Pierre 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 Pierre?
- 6 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Pierre.
- 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