Help me find a daycare...

   Submitted by sfmadmin on May 7, 2008 - 2:40pm.    

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Nici's picture
Submitted by Nici on May 8, 2008 - 12:52pm.

I need a daycare. Looking for a safe, loving in home daycare for twin nine month old boys and possibly a three year old. Anyone available?

Allyvell's picture
Submitted by Allyvell on May 8, 2008 - 4:41pm.

I'm looking for a small in home daycare for my two children ages 4 yrs and 8 months. I'm in the process of getting a job so I'm not sure what the hours would be exactly but I do know they would be around 4 hours in the afternoon a few days a week. I would prefer to pay per hour but if not thats ok. I know in my children's eyes, there is no one that can replace their mom but I'm looking for someone who will make them feel comfortable and secure. My 4 year old was in daycare until age 3 but hasn't been since and my 8 month old has never been in daycare so it will be something new for the both of them. They are very happy kids and very easy going. I'm looking for someone very loving, caring, nurturing, patient, and kind:) Please PM me if you feel you are right for us!
Thank you!

nhrafan's picture
Submitted by nhrafan on June 12, 2008 - 9:28pm.

** Found Daycare!!! **

marcie's picture
Submitted by marcie on May 9, 2008 - 8:57am.

I am looking for an daycare in March for a newborn. It would be fulltime M-F (8-5). I would prefer someone on the Northeast side of town by Ann Sullivan school or on the Northwest side of town by the Arena. Please let me know if you will have any openings.

mamabear's picture
Submitted by mamabear on May 10, 2008 - 5:20pm.

I am looking for a small daycare setting for a 6 1/2 month old. Would prefer it to be in Harrisburg, and must have refernces. Non-smoking, safe home. It would be for 3-4 days a week. Thanks!!

mamadoc07's picture
Submitted by mamadoc07 on May 12, 2008 - 2:39pm.

Looking for daycare very PT in the summer 2:30-5/5:30 3-4days a week untill August then going FT 7-5 preferably on the east side, but would consider driving further for great care.
~looking for city & state reg
~ my son is 16months
~need care to start no later than 6/2/08

3 In a Row's picture
Submitted by 3 In a Row on July 17, 2008 - 4:09pm.

Looking for a daycare near 26th St and Bahnson or in the SE area of Sioux Falls. Preferably in-home but open to considering a center, probable start time of August. I have a 2 1/2 year old girl, 1 1/2 year old boy and a 6 week old mid-August. I would prefer to keep all 3 of my children together but would consider an all day preschool setting for my oldest. Please PM me if you have any openings or know of any. Thanks!

CooperLedgen's picture
Submitted by CooperLedgen on May 27, 2008 - 2:18pm.

****Daycare Found-Thanks to everyone who responded******

We just found out last night that our daycare provider will be going back to school full time in June (we'll miss her terribly) so we'll be looking for full time daycare starting June 16th. Hours needed are 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon-Friday for a 2 1/2 year old shy little girl. I am open to either in-home care or a center setting.

Please contact me if you have an opening.

Thanks!

sillydaisylover's picture
Submitted by sillydaisylover on May 24, 2008 - 8:02pm.

I have a 4 month old and I would like a nicer daycare in sw side of town! Hours Mon 9-6, Tues,Thurs, Fri 8-5 & Wed 10-8 pm - set schedule
Thanks. Please call 413-5884 or email sillydaisylover@yahoo.com

melissawenck's picture
Submitted by melissawenck on May 19, 2008 - 2:11pm.

I am looking for a small in-home daycare in Harrisburg for my daughter. She will be turning one at the beginning of June. I need someone as early as possible. My last day at her current daycare is May 30th!

Bennie's picture
Submitted by Bennie on May 19, 2008 - 3:19pm.

We are looking for childcare for an infant (8-9 weeks) in January 2009. We live in Tea but both work in SF so anything in the central part of town (near Sanford or downtown) would be convenient. Typically, we'd need full-time care from 7:30-5:30 M-F. We are open to in-home or a center. Please let me know if you have any leads. Thanks!

jillp's picture
Submitted by jillp on May 20, 2008 - 3:30pm.

Looking for small in-home daycare in central Sioux Falls.

My current daycare provider, who we really liked, just accepted a job offer she couldn't refuse. We need child care for our 18 mos daugthter starting mid-June (but I have some flexibility here and could get by until the end of summer) and baby #2 is due in September so I'll need care for an infant around December '08. I work about 32 hours per week (3 full-time days and 2 half days) and have some flexibility with my schedule. We live in the central part of Sioux Falls and both my husband and I work downtown.

Our 18 mos old loves to be outside, read books, sing songs, play with other kids, and talks non-stop. I would like a place where she can play, explore, have balanced meals, take good naps, and be safe and loved. What parent doesn't want that?!?!? Please PM me if this sounds like a good match. Thanks!

MissiAndLilly's picture
Submitted by MissiAndLilly on May 20, 2008 - 5:21pm.

I am in need of a daycare and badly!!! I only need a provider from Monday from 3:45pm-7:15pm, Tuesdays from 3:34pm-10:15pm.
My daughter is 10mths old and I don't think she has quit blabing since she learned how to use her vocal cords! :) she is a wonderful little girl full of smiles and giggles. if anyone has any suggestions on daycares in hime or out that have openings and work well with parents that are both in school and work. and suggestions would be greatly appreciate please contact me directly at mapokorney@gmail.com if you have any suggestions thank you SOOO much!!!!

TinaK's picture
Submitted by TinaK on May 20, 2008 - 9:53pm.

Looking for central SF daycare

I am looking for daycare for my daughter who will be 2 in June. I am a teacher and plan on spending time with her in the summertime, so we are looking for someone who will accommodate a teacher's schedule- around 7:15-4:00 during the school year with either the summer off, or once a week to keep her used to routine. We wouldn't need care until the end of July when I start taking classes and setting up my classroom again. Thanks!

NewMomOfOne's picture
Submitted by NewMomOfOne on May 21, 2008 - 4:48pm.

I'm looking for a daycare for an infant beginning in September. I work 9-6, so I would need a daycare that stays open until 6:30. I would prefer in Harrisburg or Tea, but right now any daycare would be good. Anyone with openings please PM me.

Thanks!

Dubbzee's picture
Submitted by Dubbzee on May 22, 2008 - 4:11pm.

Hello all, Its that time. I have to go back to work. I'm only looking to go back part-time to begin with this summer; preferrably days. So, am looking for someone to help me out with 20-24 hours of care for 3 month old twins (boy/girl). Will probably go back to full-time in the fall.
I will check back in a few days to see if any responses.
Thanks in advance,
Debbie
Mommy to Xanady(19yr), Zane and Zoe(3month old twins).

Shayslittleones's picture
Submitted by Shayslittleones on May 23, 2008 - 10:12am.

Looking for WEEKEND DAY CARE for a friend!!!! I do have my own in home day care, however I am unable to do this forever. My friend is interviewing for a supervisor position which I believe she should get and deserves and it would be good for her financially especially being a single mom. My issue is I want to help her but having children all week and plus on the weekends I think I will get really burned out, so if there is any one that would be willing to watch two wonderful girls who are one and eight from Fri-Mon hours 630am to 530pm I would be greatful and I know she would be too. She hasn't found out for sure if she got the position but I am trying to get a jump on things for her. I will be willing to watch them until she can get someone more permanent. Please if you love children and could give these two girls the love and care they deserve so mom can work to get them ahead Please Please PM me. She doesn't know I am doing this I am just trying to help.

SLR0830's picture
Submitted by SLR0830 on May 23, 2008 - 9:23pm.

Hi! This may sound corny but I am looking for a daycare within the West Central School district but as close to SF as possible...my son will be going to west central for an early childhood program starting August 26th, but it goes til around 1130 and they will bus him anywhere in the district but I can not afford to drive back and forth 6 times a day (17 x 6 is alot of miles) for my schooling, my job etc so I want to basically have a "drop off point" for him so that I can pick him up and take him to his headstart program. I hope this makes sense. Please let me know if anyone lives in that area. Thank you so much.

Bimmers1284's picture
Submitted by Bimmers1284 on May 24, 2008 - 5:48pm.

I am looking for after school child care in the Discovery area or the west side for my seven year old son. I am hoping to find a daycare that will pick him up from school or one that is in extremely close walking distance from Discovery school, and watch him untill around 5:30 or 6:00 pm. Even a female high school student would be fine if they can commit to a few hours during weeknights, to make some extra cash. If any one has any ideas or thoughts please let me know. i am stuck. you can e-mail me at Kentranger@sio.midco.net Thanks

Starlet20's picture
Submitted by Starlet20 on May 26, 2008 - 10:17pm.

My name is Starlet. I had my one month old daughter there at Kountry Kare and now Im left trying to find people to watch her when I go to work. I work evenin or night shifts (4 p.m.-12 a.m.) and I need a place for her to go ASAP! So far, coworkers have been able to give me a hand with takin care of her as I worked. So if anybody can give me any information on any daycares I could take my daughter, please let me know. Thanks a bunch!

Marie V.'s picture
Submitted by Marie V. on May 28, 2008 - 9:42pm.

Special daycare needed. 3 year old aging out of birth to 3 program but not qualifying for continued services - still has expressive language and gross motor delays from heart surgery complications at age 1. Sweet disposition - needs extra push in areas of language and motor that most daycares aren't able to provide. Curious if any out there who could/would work with us?

Marie
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"

tamjvz's picture
Submitted by tamjvz on May 29, 2008 - 10:41am.

I am looking for childcare for my 5 year old. The hours I am needing are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5PM to about 8:15PM. My work schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30AM to 8:00PM if there would be anyone that would like the entire shift (for the summer) that would be great! When school starts I would just need to cover from after school until about 8:15PM. Anyone who could help me out or direct me to someone who can would be wonderful. We are a Christian family looking to make our home in Sx Falls. Thank-you!!

mom2sophia's picture
Submitted by mom2sophia on May 29, 2008 - 12:29pm.

I'm looking for daycare for my 4 month old daughter. Since I'm a teacher, I wouldn't need daycare to start until the middle of August. I'm looking for a place that either does part-time, charges by the day, or charges hourly. My husband is a part-time letter carrier and his schedule changes from week to week so I'm hoping to find someone that's flexible. On the days my daughter would be in daycare it would be from about 7:30am-4:30pm. Please PM me if you can help or if you know someone that could help. Thanks

cjls's picture
Submitted by cjls on June 3, 2008 - 2:12pm.

I'm going back to work June 19th, I have had a daycare lined up to start July 1st since the beginning of Feb. I just called her today, to see if we could come visit. She called me back 10 min's later and said her assistant just quit, since I called about 20 min's ago, and she would be unable to take my child. My daughter will be 3 months old June 19th. I need a daycare starting July 1st. Please help. I live on the southwest side of town would prefer an at home daycare, but obviously am pretty desperate at this point. Please Help! Thx - Jen

Dentalmom's picture
Submitted by Dentalmom on June 25, 2008 - 12:03pm.

FOUND: THANK YOU

I am looking for a GOOD small daycare provider for my infant son who is 11 weeks old. Would possibly try a center. We live on the SE side of town would even venture to Brandon. 4 days a week M-Th Hours 7:15-5:15. Non-smoker, no pets.

sladetin's picture
Submitted by sladetin on June 7, 2008 - 9:06pm.

I am a teacher looking for an excellent home daycare for 2 boys. They will be 7 months and 2 1/2 the end of July when I would need care to start. Looking for someone that will work with a teacher's summer schedule (summer and christmas break off. ) I would prefer a christian home, planned activities and schedule, and someone who will love and care for my two little princes! I live in South Sioux Falls, but will be teaching at Cleveland, so either works. Willing to go anywhere for good care!! Tina 334-5542 cell 366-9150

**THANKS all! I have found care! What an awesome website!**

laurissa's picture
Submitted by laurissa on June 4, 2008 - 11:35am.

Hey everyone! WE are in need of daycare. WE just quit our recent daycare because of safety issues so if anyone has any openings in the central, Mckennan Park area, or east side location it would be great. IT would be 4 days a week from 6:45 to 3:30 with only a couple days a month of 6:15 to 3:30. Please if anyone could help. OUr son Max is 10months old and he is a wonderful baby!!! He is always on the go and always happy!! Please pm me if you have any questions or openings!! thanks

EmilyAnn's picture
Submitted by EmilyAnn on June 8, 2008 - 2:36pm.

Need daycare for 2! My husband and I, both teachers, are looking for good daycare for our two daughters to start in August. At that time they will be 2 and 4 months. Would prefer if location is East/Southeast or central. Please Help!

SLR0830's picture
Submitted by SLR0830 on June 10, 2008 - 3:10pm.

Hi. Does anyone have a live near or have a daycare that is very close to Sioux Falls but West of Tea/Ellis Road within West Central District Boundaries (think HWY 42 to HWY 30) Please PM me.

mom79's picture
Submitted by mom79 on June 10, 2008 - 5:35pm.

Hello, I have a parent who is need of day and evening care for 2 children. 1 1/2 and 5 year old girls. Hours are 10am. to 10 pm. She also needs a provider who will take state assistance. Thanks