Check if you qualify in South Dakota
Enter your household size and monthly income to see if you qualify for child care subsidy in South Dakota. Results are instant, nothing is stored.
For a household of 3, the limit to apply in South Dakota is $4,758 a month (209% of the poverty level) and the limit to stay enrolled is $4,758 (209% of the poverty level).
This is an estimate based on gross monthly income and household size. It does not include copayments, waitlists, or other rules, and your state agency makes the final decision.
South Dakota Child Care Assistance Program
South Dakota CCAP helps low-income families pay for the child care while parents work, attend school, or both. Eligibility is based on the family’s gross income and household size.
The program helps pay for child care for children under age 13, or up to age 18 for children with special needs, whose parents meet the eligibility requirements.
What is the income limit for child care assistance in South Dakota?
A family is considered “income eligible ” when the total gross monthly income is less than 209% of the federal poverty level at the time of initial application or about $4,758 per month for a family of three.
The income limits for families of different sizes are listed in the table below.
| Household Size | 209% FPLInitial Eligibility | 209% FPLRedetermination |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $3,769 | $3,769 |
| 3 | $4,758 | $4,758 |
| 4 | $5,748 | $5,748 |
| 5 | $6,737 | $6,737 |
| 6 | $7,726 | $7,726 |
| 7 | $8,715 | $8,715 |
| 8 | $9,705 | $9,705 |
How much is the co-payment for child care assistance in South Dakota?
Families may pay a monthly co-payment, which is one amount per family and stays the same no matter what type of care you use or what it costs. Families with adjusted income at or below 170% of the federal poverty level do not have a co-payment. Above that level, the co-payment may be under 1% of family income. The co-payment is a share of family income:1
| Family income (% of the poverty level) | Monthly co-payment |
|---|---|
| 170% or less | No co-payment |
| 175% | 0.14% of income |
| 180% | 0.28% |
| 185% | 0.40% |
| 190% | 0.52% |
| 195% | 0.64% |
| 200% | 0.74% |
| 205% | 0.85% |
| 209% (income limit) | 0.93% |
Earned income is reduced by a 4% disregard before the co-payment is figured. The co-payment may be waived for foster families, children in need of protective services, and families receiving TANF.
How do I apply for child care assistance in South Dakota?
Click here to apply online for CCAP or fill out the application and mail it to:
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Division of Child Care Services
910 East Sioux Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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South Dakota Department of Social Services, Child Care Subsidy Co-Payments (2026) , based on 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines, effective March 1, 2026. ↩
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