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Licensed Daycare in Dupree, South Dakota

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Dupree?

Statewide averages in South Dakota run roughly $840/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Dupree?

South Dakota families can apply for South Dakota CCAP (intake: (800) 227-3020). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$840/mo

South Dakota avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Dupree

ChildCare Aware reports the South Dakota average full-time cost at $840/month for infant care and $660/month for preschool. City-level prices in Dupree vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. South Dakota families may also qualify for South Dakota CCAP (intake: (800) 227-3020).

Full South Dakota licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 44 kids

ZIP codes covered

57623 1

Program types in Dupree

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

All Dupree licensed centers

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Y Family Daycare

Yankton Stepping Stones #27

Dupree

School Age (5+) Cap 44

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Dupree, South Dakota?

Our directory lists 1 licensed childcare centers in Dupree, South Dakota, sourced from South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Dupree?

Statewide averages in South Dakota run roughly $840/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Dupree daycares?

All licensed South Dakota centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Dupree typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Dupree?

South Dakota families can apply for South Dakota CCAP (intake: (800) 227-3020). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Dupree daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.