Best Daycares in Yankton, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Yankton's 17 daycares, 10 (59%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching South Dakota's statewide rate of 57%.
The local market includes 5 centers 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 Yankton. 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.
17
Daycares
10
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Yankton
1(6%)
9(53%)
7(41%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Yankton: 3.6 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Yankton: 3.6 (Sample of 17).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Yankton
Bochman, Jane
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 5 Stars
B&g Club of Yankton Academy Beadle
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Boys & Girls Club of Yankton
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Fitch, Sarah
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Gilbery, Breeanna
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Haag, Jodey
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ryken, Lori
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Sacred Heart School Daycare
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Schulte, Michelle
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
The Academy of Boys and Girls Club
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Benson, Angel
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Calvary Kids Club
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Yankton?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Yankton.
- What percentage of Yankton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 59% of Yankton 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 Yankton?
- 5 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Yankton.
- 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