Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36
8364 Highland Ave, Elkton, SD 57026
License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.
About Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36
Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 is a preschool located in Elkton, South Dakota (57026). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services. Licensed capacity is 44 children.
Cost & subsidies in South Dakota
Statewide averages: $840/month infant, $660/month preschool. Most South Dakota families qualify for assistance through South Dakota CCAP (intake: (800) 227-3020).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
Request info from Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36
Tell us a bit about your child and schedule. We forward the request to the center and follow up within 1 business day.
- Goes directly to the center director
- Your info stays private — never sold
- Free for parents, always
Location
Get directionsBefore you enroll
A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36
Is Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 licensed?
What ages does Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 accept?
How much does Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 cost?
How many children can Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 enroll?
Verify & learn more
Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.
Other centers in Elkton
All Elkton →Compare Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 side-by-side
See how Sioux Falls Smart Start Academy #36 stacks up against other Elkton centers on license, capacity, age range, and hours.
Are you the owner or director?
Verify ownership to manage this listing — update description, hours, website. Free, no commitment.
Browse more South Dakota centers
Free, no signup, filter by age and subsidy acceptance.