The Sioux Falls Family YMCA is excited to offer two childcare locations in Sioux Falls! The Downtown YMCA serves children ages 6-weeks through 3. Our West location offers child for ages 6 weeks through pre-school age.   For more information, please contact Sarah Skarski at sskarski@siouxfallsymca.org.

As the largest provider of childcare programs in the United States, the YMCA has the experience, resources and expertise required to deliver exceptional child care.  Our true strength, however, comes with our local approach and the personal relationship that our staff develop with your child.  

Whether your child needs help taking their first steps or mastering the alphabet, our Child Development Center provides the following:

• Age-appropriate programs for Infants, Toddlers, 3-5 Year-Olds, Preschoolers and School-Age (Afterschool).
• A safe and clean environment for your child to grow and thrive
• A program focused on cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth
• Qualified and well-trained staff - each with unique skills and personality to enhance your child's life
• Real-time updates on your child through the Baby Connect mobile phone app
• Well planned, age appropriate curriculum
• Diversity of activities, including activities in art, theater and music projects
• FREE basic gymnastics instruction during the day at our neighboring YMCA Youth Performance Center
• Exciting field trips and special guests
• Excellent communication with you, the parent

Our center also meets and/or exceeds the rigorous licensing standards and requirements of the State of South Dakota and the YMCA of the United States (YUSA).

Our program goes beyond providing safe and quality care for your child.  We strive to meet the health and wellness needs of the entire family by offering a YMCA Family Pass for FREE.

Your FREE YMCA Family Pass includes:

• FREE Access to the Downtown YMCA  
• FREE Parent’s Time Out Program (PTO) every Saturday evening, 6-10pm, year-round
• FREE kids and family fitness programs
• SPECIAL DISCOUNTS on programs including; Youth Sports, Summer Camp and more
• Access to over 2,000 YMCA locations nationwide

• Snacks
• Field Trips
• Family Activity Nights