Childcare Options
PLC After School Care
Welcome to Parker Learning Center (PLC)!
The Parker School has regular school days Monday through Thursday with most Fridays being specialized student-help time in the mornings from 8-12 and teacher in-Service in the afternoon.
The Parker PLC program provides before and after childcare as well as summer childcare.
For more information about the PLC program and to register, please contact PLC program director Jodi Friman at 605-297-3456 or email jodi.friman@k12.sd.us.
Friday Childcare
- The Parker Learning Center's Friday school program is in operation from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm on regularly scheduled Friday help days and teacher in-service days listed on the District calendar.
- The Friday program is available for students that are enrolled in grades K-6 at Parker School.
- The Parker Learning Center provides recreation, enrichment, tutoring, and prevention opportunities to youth.
For more information please contact the Parker School at 605-297-3456.
Before & After School Childcare
- The after school program is available for students that are enrolled in grades K-6 at Parker School.
- The Parker Learning Center offers before and after school childcare. It is in operation Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am -8:00 am and then again from 3:45 pm until 6:00 pm on regularly scheduled school days.
Forms & Documents
Childcare Assistance Application
PLC Enrollment Form (2024-2025)
Financial assistance for families to help pay for daycare, including PLC.
PLC Summer Care
PLC Summer Care
The Parker Learning Center's summer care program is in operation during the summer months that school is not in session. PLC is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm at Parker School, with the exception of holidays. The summer care program is available for students that have completed grades K-6 and are currently enrolled with the Parker School District.
The Parker Learning Center provides recreation, enrichment, tutoring, and prevention opportunities to youth. For more information, please contact the Parker School at 605-297-3456 or email program director Jodi Friman at jodi.friman@k12.sd.us.
Little Pheasant Daycare
School Owned & Operated Daycare
- The Little Pheasant Daycare is a non-profit daycare owned and operated by the Parker School District. The facility is located on Main Avenue one block east of the elementary school. It is open year round, M-F, from 6 am to 6 pm with the exception of holidays.
- The Little Pheasant Daycare is licensed for 20 children, ages birth to 6. Our childcare staff is trained according to state licensing regulations.
For more information, please contact daycare director Dawn Muller via email at dawn.muller@k12.sd.us.