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Chrildren First

236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
Chrildren First is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Spearfish, SD, serving preschool and kindergarten students in a town community setting.
The school enrolls a total of 110 students, with 25 students in kindergarten and 85 in preschool programs.
Chrildren First has one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 110:1.
The school offers co鈥揺ducational early childhood care without affiliations to membership associations.
Located in Spearfish, this nonsectarian preschool and kindergarten program serves families seeking early learning options in the town area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Chrildren First is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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