EmBe Education Inquiry Form
Enrollment Form – New Children
Enrollment Form – Current & Returning Children
How to Re-Enroll in School Age Care
Change/Withdrawal Form
Tuition Rates
SAC Handbook

INFORMATION

For more information or questions, please contact Derrick Spader at
605-941-2227 or dspader@embe.org.

LOCATIONS

EmBe South
3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Harrisburg Endeavor
2401 W. 95th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Harrisburg Freedom
1101 Tom Sawyer Tr.
Harrisburg, SD 57032

Harrisburg Horizon
5800 S. Bahnson Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Harrisburg Liberty
200 E. Willow Ave.
Harrisburg, SD 57032

Phone: 605-336-3660
info@embe.org

Empowerment starts here.

Enrollment opens for the 2026-2027 school year on January 6, 2026 for current and returning children. Enrollment opens for new children and families on January 13, 2026.

EmBe’s School Age Care programs offer a safe, fun way for kids to spend time before and after school and in the summer. Our environment facilitates learning and recreation, helping children develop friendships and new skills with unique learning opportunities and hands-on involvement.

LOCATIONS

Sioux Falls

  • EmBe South

Harrisburg

  • Endeavor Elementary
  • Freedom Elementary
  • Horizon Elementary
  • Liberty Elementary

HOURS OF OPERATION

  • Before School: Starts at 6:00 AM
  • After School: Ends at 6:00 PM
  • No School Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

2026-2027 PROGRAM DATES

Program Start Dates

  • EmBe South (Sioux Falls): Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Harrisburg Locations: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

BUS TRANSPORTATION

EmBe provides pick-up and drop-off services to various Sioux Falls elementary schools, including:

  • Discovery
  • JFK
  • John Harris
  • Pettigrew
  • Sonia Sotomayor

Additional locations may be serviced based on demand. If you are interested in transportation, please contact Sadie Mudder at smudder@embe.org.

OPTION 1 – FULL CARE

  • Includes before and after school care plus all planned no-school days.
    • 2025–2026 School Year: $110/week

OPTION 2 – BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ONLY

  • Includes before and after school care.
    • No-school days may be added if availability allows and are charged separately.
    • 2025–2026 School Year: $90/week

PART-TIME ENROLLMENT

  • Available only for students in 4th or 5th grade
  • Families may choose up to 3 consistent days per week
  • Selected days must be chosen prior to program start and remain the same throughout the year
  • No-school days may be added if availability allows and are charged separately
  • Additional details are available in the program handbook
    • 2025–2026 School Year: $73/week

NO-SCHOOL DAYS ONLY

  • Children may enroll on select no-school days
    • 2025–2026 School Year: $62/day

APPLICATION FEE

  • A non-refundable $65 application fee per child is required to reserve a spot.
  • Families with no gap in enrollment between EmBe programs will not be charged an additional application fee.
    • Example: Children transitioning directly from Camp EmBe into the school year program do not need to pay a new application fee.

MORNINGS

  • Students may receive last-minute homework help, socialize with friends, eat breakfast, and enjoy recreation time.

AFTER-SCHOOL

  • Children participate in engaging activities such as:
    • Art projects
    • Gym games
    • Clubs and group activities
    • Community service projects
    • STEM activities
    • Reading and homework help
    • Social time
  • Participation in daily activities is encouraged but not mandatory.

FIELD TRIPS

  • EmBe offers occasional field trips after school and on extended care days. Destinations may include the Washington Pavilion, city parks, and more. A sign-up sheet will be available prior to each trip. Children will return to their site by 5:00 PM on field trip days.

MEALS

  • A healthy afternoon snack is served daily
  • Breakfast and lunch are provided on no-school days

OPEN HOUSES

  • Harrisburg Open House: Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • EmBe South Open House: Monday, August 24, 2026

More information coming soon!

WELCOME PACKETS

  • 2026 – 2027 Welcome Packets:
    • Coming Soon!

EmBe childcare financial assistance provides for the needs of youth, families and individuals who cannot afford the full cost of EmBe childcare programs. EmBe is committed to being accessible to all, and works hard to support those who may be in challenging financial situations.

Scholarship Application Form

Testimonials

“We appreciate all you and your staff are doing at EmBe to make the summer fun for the children and keep all as safe as possible. These sure are challenging times. Having you open and run summer programs has been a lifesaver for kids and parents after being at home for a few months!”

– Joan N.

“I am a single mother and work at least two jobs to make ends meet. I could not afford care. I filled out a scholarship form, and shortly after submitting it, I received a call asking, ‘How can we help you?’ I am so very thankful and appreciative of the support. EmBe truly cares about the families that they serve.”

– School Age Care Family

“I am so grateful for EmBe, which provided daycare for my foster daughter so I could work and get errands done. EmBe keeps her active, not always on technology, and allows her to play with other children and make new friends. Knowing she is in good care while I work has given me peace of mind.”

– Julie P.

“Our kids love EmBe! We have one in the after-school program that stays busy every day, especially with outside play. Our toddler talks about his teacher nonstop! It makes you feel good that they love going to daycare.”

– Nicholas D.

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