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Early Learning and Youth Center

601 Riverview Drive, South Sioux City, NE 687764.1· 132 reviews
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$185
year first licensed
2024

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About Early Learning and Youth Center

Early Learning and Youth Center is a licensed child care center in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since February 29, 2024, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It lists weekly tuition of $185.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 PMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: children ages 3–5 (preschool)
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Dakota Valley: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 3–5 (preschool)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffLicensed teachers
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Learning and Youth Center lists weekly tuition of $185. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dakota County has a median price of $244 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Elk Point Jefferson Elementary Rates – Preschool | All Day Care$185
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Dakota County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$244
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$226
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$205
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$177
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Early Learning and Youth Center

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#CCC9975
See the state's record

Inspections

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Nebraska publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Early Learning and Youth Center

Is Early Learning and Youth Center licensed?

Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 29, 2024.

Does Early Learning and Youth Center have inspection violations?

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Early Learning and Youth Center care for?

200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Early Learning and Youth Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Early Learning and Youth Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Learning and Youth Center cost?

Weekly tuition of $185, as it lists it.

What is Early Learning and Youth Center's phone number?

(402) 404-8439.

Where is Early Learning and Youth Center?

601 Riverview Drive, South Sioux City, NE 68776. The nearest other daycare we list is Bambino's Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).