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Convenient Locations

LSS Childcare & Education Services are offered at multiple convenient locations in Sioux Falls to serve your family. We recommend that you enroll early as spaces fill quickly and we enroll those that sign up first. In addition to parent payments, SD Child Care Assistance is accepted and some locations offer scholarships.

Southern Hills

Infant/Toddler Enrichment, Preschool, After-School and Summer Programs

Southern Hills is conveniently located across the street from John Harris Elementary near the pool, library and park for field trips by all of our age groups. In addition to spacious classroom areas and an outdoor, fenced playground, the program has access to a large gym with recreational equipment. After-school pick up is provided from Harvey Dunn, Robert Frost and John Harris schools.

3400 E. 49th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-371-8770

Hilltop

After-School and Summer Programs

The Hilltop After-School and Summer Programs opened its doors in the fall of 2007 as a result of a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant through the South Dakota Department of Education and a partnership with Hilltop United Methodist Church. The Hilltop program is conveniently located near Cleveland Elementary School. The program has several spacious classrooms, a large recreational room and an outdoor play area. Children have limited access to tablets, fun outdoor equipment and a variety of educational games and activities. Students also enjoy a library and homework help room. After-school pick up is provided from Cleveland and Rosa Parks schools. If eligible, and located within the district boundaries of the elementary schools, transportation home is available.

1312 S. Bahnson Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-759-8038

East Side

After-School and Summer Programs

The East Side After-School and Summer Programs opened its doors in the fall of 2012 as a result of a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant through the South Dakota Department of Education and a partnership with East Side Lutheran Church. LSS can pick up your child after school each day from nearby Terry Redlin Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary, and safely transport them to after-school care at East Side Lutheran. Children have limited access to tablets, fun outdoor equipment and a variety of educational games and activities. If eligible, and located within the district boundaries of the elementary schools, transportation home is available.

1300 E. 10th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-366-6452

Here4Youth

After-School and Summer Programs

The Here4Youth After-School and Summer Programs offer services to all children while specializing in the provision of quality services to those with disabilities. Here4Youth provides respite care for families one night every other month (if there is enough demand for the service). With a 1:5 staff to student ratio, LSS is able to meet the needs of students ages 3 to 21 that may not be successful in other settings. Here4Youth offers a large recreational room, an outdoor play area, a sensory room and many other classrooms for special activities including science, art, reading and technology.

Services offered:

  • After-school, 2pm - 6pm
  • Summer, 7am - 6pm
  • No school days, 7am - 6pm
  • Respite care, dates and times vary based on need and ability to provide staffing

300 E. 6th Street Sioux Falls SD 57103
605-731-2050