River Side Rascals
Nonprofit Childcare Center

Dedicated to providing a warm, professional, and nurturing environment for children aged 0-12. We believe in play, growth, and belonging for every child in our community.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Pre-K Only: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Tuition Rates:

Infant/Toddler - $850/mo

3yr + - $830/mo

Preschool Only - $415/mo

After-school excl. winter break - $210/mo

After-school w/winter break - $250/mo

ENROLL NOW

50/50 Raffle Tickets Sold Here

Support Chamberlain's only Nonprofit Daycare Center! For our 2026 Fall Fundraiser, we are raising funds to expand our infant/toddler program by remodeling the facility's unused space. This expansion will allow us to have a dedicated infant-only room, young toddler room, and transitioning toddler room. Our capacity for infant and toddlers will increase by 15 children, supporting the community's need for infant care. Raffle tickets can be purchased in person or through Zeffy. We will be drawing the winner September 19th, 2026.

Tickets

To provide exceptional, community-focused childcare that supports children's development and strengthens families.

Our Mission

Meet Our Caring Team

All teachers at River Side Rascals are qualified, background-checked, and deeply passionate about early childhood education and development.

Alyson Lynch

executive Director

Alyson has been with River Side Rascals since 2013. Taking over as Director in 2023, she has acquired her CDA and on track of earning an Early Education degree. She collaborates with the Board directors on governance and manages the center day to day operations, licensing compliance, and pre-k program. A true asset to our Center.

Mallory Abernathy

Assistant Director

Mallory has been part of River Side Rascals since 2013, her loyalty and dedication to the daycare and community's families is a true inspiration. She also manages our food service and ensures we maintain compliance with state and CACFP guidelines.

Nevaeh Hoffer

Lead toddler Teacher

Nevaeh first joined our team in 2021. She shows true passion in her role and strives to create a safe, play-based learning environment that focuses on nurturing every child's curiosity at River Side Rascals.

Kendra Terkildsen

Lead Infant Teacher

Jayleigha Hopkins

Assistant Teacher

Jayleigha is new to our team and to the childcare industry. Her personal experience as eldest sibling and longtime babysitter is a huge benefit to our center and families. She is ready to build lasting relationships and skills needed to succeed in her professional endeavors.

Elisabeth Small Jumper

Toddler Room Teacher

Most Recent Board Meeting

We are committed to open communication with our families and funders. Here you can find details regarding our most recent nonprofit board meeting minutes and resolutions.

Our volunteer Board of Directors meets monthly to review finances, policies, and center operations.

Healthy Bodies, Growing Minds

Our commitment to nutrition through the CACFP program.

River Side Rascals proudly participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal initiative that ensures children in childcare settings receive high-quality, nutritious meals. This program supports our mission to provide the best possible care for your little ones by focusing on wellness and healthy development.

Key Benefits for Families

Nutritious, balanced meals and snacks served daily. CACFP helps reduce overall meal costs for families, ensuring high-quality nutrition is accessible to all.
Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals is based on federal income guidelines to support every child’s healthy growth.
Reliable nutritional support for working parents
Meals are available to all enrolled participants at no separate charge without regard of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability.

Note: All meals and snacks follow strict USDA nutrition guidelines. We are happy to accommodate allergies and specific dietary needs when supported by medical documentation.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For more information, contact the SD Department of Education, Child and Adult Nutrition Services at 605-773-3413.

Upcoming Events

Stay connected with our community and plan your visits with these upcoming family-focused events.

August 19, 2026

26-27 Preschool Program

Our preschool program begins for the new year.

August 29, 2026

End-of-Summer Bash

We'll be having a potluck, so everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share! The daycare will provide the main dish - taco meat! Come ready for some good food, fun,and lots of laughs as we wrap up an amazing summer together! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone. -Aly

September 7, 2026

Board Meeting

@ 5:30pm in the Preschool room

River Side Rascals Nonprofit Childcare Center