Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to adults who are involved in day-to-day care of young children and offers services to support parents, child care providers, teachers and others involved in early care and education of children birth to 12 years of age. Services include: - Face-to-face and online early childhood education on issues such as child development, age appropriate activities, effective guidance, program management, and CPR/First Aid certification. - Resource lending libraries with information on social emotional observations, recommendations and guidance for children using difficult behaviors. - Child Care referral for parents looking for licensed and registered child care providers. - Host site for the South Dakota Child Safety Seat Program - Coordinates the Starting Strong Preschool scholarship program, the Responsive Parenting class, Child Development Associate credentialing and other programs.

To provide assistance through education, training, awareness and support to enable Head Start children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families. Preschool for 3-5 years of age. Income based qualifications. Blue Home Base Grassland, Long Lake, and Spring Creek Colonies 701-640-9097 Green Home Base Hand County and Millerdale Colony 605-350-7688 Yellow Home Base Edmunds County & Pembrook Colony 605-281-0273

To provide assistance through education, training, awareness and support to enable Head Start children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families. Preschool for 3-5 years of age. Income based qualifications. Blue Home Base Grassland, Long Lake, and Spring Creek Colonies 701-640-9097 Green Home Base Hand County and Millerdale Colony 605-350-7688 Yellow Home Base Edmunds County & Pembrook Colony 605-281-0273

To provide assistance through education, training, awareness and support to enable Head Start children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families. Preschool for 3-5 years of age. Income based qualifications. Blue Home Base Grassland, Long Lake, and Spring Creek Colonies 701-640-9097 Green Home Base Hand County and Millerdale Colony 605-350-7688 Yellow Home Base Edmunds County & Pembrook Colony 605-281-0273

To provide assistance through education, training, awareness and support to enable Head Start children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families. Preschool for 3-5 years of age. Income based qualifications. Blue Home Base Grassland, Long Lake, and Spring Creek Colonies 701-640-9097 Green Home Base Hand County and Millerdale Colony 605-350-7688 Yellow Home Base Edmunds County & Pembrook Colony 605-281-0273

Call the Helpline Center and you will be provided with a list of day care providers and preschool or school age programs near your preferred location. The Child Care Helpline identifies child care providers for all families, including people with non-traditional work schedules and parents of children with special needs. Resources can also be found for financial assistance. To receive a list of child care providers and a follow up from a child care specialist, please complete this Child Care Intake Form.

To provide assistance through education, training, awareness and support to enable Head Start children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families. Preschool for 3-5 years of age. Income based qualifications. Blue Home Base Grassland, Long Lake, and Spring Creek Colonies 701-640-9097 Green Home Base Hand County and Millerdale Colony 605-350-7688 Yellow Home Base Edmunds County & Pembrook Colony 605-281-0273

Yankton Thrive is made up of small and large businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business. Yankton Thrive offers and supports a variety of events and programs in the community including community advocacy, business and career expo, business resources and seminars, holiday promotions, leadership programs, ribbon cuttings, and information on community child care providers and after school programs. An online business directory of organizations belonging to Yankton Thrive are available at: https://yanktonsd.com/list/

To provide assistance through education, training, awareness and support to enable Head Start children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families. Preschool for 3-5 years of age. Income based qualifications. Blue Home Base Grassland, Long Lake, and Spring Creek Colonies 701-640-9097 Green Home Base Hand County and Millerdale Colony 605-350-7688 Yellow Home Base Edmunds County & Pembrook Colony 605-281-0273