Best Daycares in Yankton, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Yankton's 25 daycares, 8 (32%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above South Dakota's statewide rate of 26%.
The local market includes 5 centers and 17 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than South Dakota's average of 51%.
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.
25
Daycares
8
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Yankton
1(4%)
7(28%)
11(44%)
1(4%)
5(20%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Yankton: 2.9 (Sample of 25).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Yankton: 2.9 (Sample of 25).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Yankton
Bochman, Jane
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 5 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
Schulte, Michelle
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
The Academy of Boys and Girls Club
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Angel Benson
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
B&g Club of Yankton Academy Beadle
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Benson, Angel
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Breeanna Gilbery
Yankton, SD
★★★★★ 3 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Yankton?
- There are 25 licensed child care providers in Yankton.
- What percentage of Yankton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 32% of Yankton 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 Yankton?
- 5 center-based, 17 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
All 25 Daycares in Yankton
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