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.

Offering CPR/AED and First Aid courses, Lifeguard Course and Review, and Water Safety Instructor Training.

Provides the following: - Workforce development training - Basic adult education - Computer skills training - CPR certification - English language classes - Citizenship preparation - Career development - Job readiness preparation and test proctoring (in Central SD) - Training and support for child care providers - Computer lab - Free wifi - Parenting classes - Online GED preparation classes - Test proctoring - Corporate training - Employment training - Information & referral for immigrants & refugees - Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R) - Training and technical assistance for child care providers - Barton Tutoring for individuals with dyslexia - Tutoring services

Custer YMCA offers programs for adults and children. Programs include childcare, adult sports, archery, aquatics (swim lessons, lap swim, aquatic group exercise), CPR and First Aid instruction, fitness center, soccer, basketball, baseball, pickleball, tumbling, tennis, martial arts, senior walking, and summer day camps.