State readjusts childcare assistance after complaints about rate change, but concerns remain

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 30, 2026

Words: 1,165

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A Sioux Falls after-school coordinator said she fielded calls from panicked parents this month after the state altered childcare assistance payments — in some cases slashing assistance by more than 80%, she said.

Rebecca Wimmer is the coordinator for the Sioux Falls School District’s after-school program. She reported hearing from families who said it would be more cost-effective for a parent to quit working and stay home with their kids than to pay …

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