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DSS Child Care Services at South Dakota Department of Social Services

The Division of Child Care Services provides:

  • Assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school
  • Oversight, technical assistance, and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities
  • Child care provider referrals, visit DSS' website: https://apps.sd.gov/ss45provinfo/search.aspx

Categories

Adults (25-64)Children (0-17)Child Care Provider LicensingChild Care Expense AssistanceOlder Adults (65+)Child Care Provider ReferralsState Government Agencies/DepartmentsYoung Adults (18-24)

Physical Address

3113 Spruce Street, Suite 200, Yankton, SD 57078

Mailing Address

3113 Spruce Street, Suite 200, Yankton, SD 57078

Hours

8:00am - 12:00noon; 1:00pm - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Service available statewide through online link. For in-person assistance, visit nearest physical site.

Fee

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Required documents

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Eligibility

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Agency info

South Dakota Department of Social Services

Offers a wide variety of services to the people of South Dakota including food cost assistance, temporary financial help, heating assistance and weatherization, child care assistance, and more.