Best Daycares in Rapid City, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Rapid City's 75 daycares, 21 (28%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching South Dakota's statewide rate of 26%.
The local market includes 31 centers and 33 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than South Dakota's average of 51%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Rapid City. 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.
75
Daycares
21
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Rapid City
19(25%)
2(3%)
19(25%)
12(16%)
23(31%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rapid City: 2.8 (Sample of 75).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rapid City: 2.8 (Sample of 75).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Rapid City
Amira Loveridge
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carla Johnson
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carolyn McGinley
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Kids LLC
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Darger, Megan
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Deb Chilstrom
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dickson, Rachel
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
E3 Elevate Academy
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Erika Huemiller
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Grueschow, Leah
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Jumpstart Ymca
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kidstop - Corral Drive
Rapid City, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Rapid City?
- There are 75 licensed child care providers in Rapid City.
- What percentage of Rapid City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 28% of Rapid City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 26% statewide in South Dakota.
- What types of childcare are available in Rapid City?
- 31 center-based, 33 home-based providers operate in Rapid City.
- 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
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