Skip to main content

Family Support

Childcare

Kids outside playing, word LEARNING in background

After-School & Summer Care

Children learn best when they're having fun. Our After-School, Summer, and Here4Youth Programs are designed to help your child succeed by offering a caring, supportive environment with smaller classroom sizes, where they can build strong relationships and develop a lifelong love of learning in a calm, focused setting.
 

  • After-School Programs
    After-School Programs


    LSS After-School Programs provide affordable care and a safe, supervised environment for elementary children after school hours.

  • Summer Programs
    Summer Programs


    LSS Summer Programs provide elementary-aged children with a variety of supervised, fun, and educational activities and experiences throughout the summer.

  • Here4Youth Program
    Here4Youth Program


    The Here4Youth Program focuses on providing specialized after-school and summer care for students with disabilities.


After-School Programs

kids with backpacks running down a hall

Learning, Creativity, & Play

Our after-school programs provide kids with new experiences, improve their confidence, and expand their creativity through daily activities like team-building, community service, arts and crafts, physical recreation, and more.
 

Pickup Locations

Students are picked up for our Southern Hills and Hilltop programs at the following Sioux Falls elementary schools: John Harris, Rosa Parks, Harvey Dunn, Robert Frost, Cleveland, and Terry Redlin.


Call for rates or to set up a guided tour.
 

 

“I like the activities, and thank you to the teachers for helping us and helping people understand that we should be kind.”

Stellan
4th Grade Student

Summer Programs

Hands-On & Kid-Friendly

Our summer programs provide unique learning experiences through field trips and fun weekly educational themes. Kids play an active role in shaping the week’s activities, encouraging interaction and leadership.

Call for rates or to set up a guided tour.

Here4Youth Program

Thoughtful & Engaging

Young girl with downsyndrome is at table with yellow paint on hands. Mom is behind girl, helping her

With a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio, students who may struggle in other environments receive the support and attention they need. Our resources allow us to care for students aged 5 to 21 with a wide range of developmental disabilities.

  • Engaging spaces include a large recreational room, outdoor play area, dramatic play room, sensory room, and activity gym.
     
  • Weekly routines teach educational subjects, arts and crafts, and student independence.
     
  • Activities are aimed at helping children receive stress, focus, and interact better with others.
     

Transportation

Several local schools offer transportation between school and Here4Youth in the afternoon.


Call for rates or to set up a guided tour.

 
  • Stephanie Kringstad — Parent
    Stephanie Kringstad — Parent

    “The staff is fabulous. Some have changed over the years be they consistently have people who truly love and enjoy children and it shows because the kids love them back.”

  • Freyja — K Student
    Freyja — K Student

    “I like their black fuzzy chair and thank you to Ms. Megan for being our principal.”

MENU CLOSE