Childcare Costs in Sioux Falls, SD

Population 203,200 | 34.3% above South Dakota average

$10,330

Infant/yr

$861/mo

$9,020

Toddler/yr

$752/mo

$8,240

Preschool/yr

$687/mo

Sioux Falls vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Sioux Falls	SD Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$10,330	$9,480	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$9,020	$8,280	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$8,240	$7,560	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$861/mo

Toddler (Center)$752/mo

Preschool (Center)$687/mo

South Dakota Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #43 of 51

Quality System: Voluntary Quality Standards

Median Income: $65,662

Subsidies: Available

View all South Dakotachildcare data →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Sioux Falls, SD?

In Sioux Falls, SD, infant center-based daycare costs about $10,330/year ($861/month). Toddler care averages $9,020/year and preschool is $8,240/year.

Is childcare in Sioux Falls more expensive than the South Dakota average?

Childcare in Sioux Falls is 34.3% above the South Dakota state average. The average annual center-based cost in Sioux Falls is approximately $9,197.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Sioux Falls?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Sioux Falls at $8,240/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in South Dakota?

South Dakota offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Voluntary Quality Standards" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Sioux Falls childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Sioux Falls

SD Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$10,330

$9,480

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$9,020

$8,280

$11,275

Preschool (Center)