We believe that every child in South Dakota deserves safe and responsive care. Every adult who impacts children should have the necessary resources, training and supports to provide exceptional care in enriching environments.

The Department of Social Services, Child Care Services (CCS) established the Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) System to meet the growing demand for early childhood and school-age training, and to help recruit and retain quality child care providers, as well as to encourage and support program quality across the state of South Dakota.

South Dakota’s ECE programs offer a systematic approach to providing early childhood and school-age education services and technical assistance. Services are available to all child care and after-school providers, parents and others involved in the day-to-day care of children and youth.

The Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) offices across the state deliver a variety of services focused on parents, family child care providers, childcare center staff, youth development professionals and other early education professionals throughout South Dakota.