Helping Kids Stay Healthy
We address the root causes of illness and support long-term wellness through nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
DIRECT PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRICS · SIOUX FALLS, SD
Where Compassionate, Personalized Pediatric Care Feels Like Home
Partnering with families to nurture healthy bodies, confident minds, and resilient spirits—now and for life. Unrushed visits, real relationships, and care centered entirely on your child.
Our Mission
Caring for the whole child. Every step of the journey.
We believe every family deserves a pediatrician who has time to listen, the accessibility to be there when you need them, and the experience to guide your child through every stage of childhood. Our goal is simple: to help your child grow into a healthy, confident adult.
Evidence-Based Care
Evidence-based pediatric care delivered with the time and attention every child deserves.
Care That Knows Your Child
Trust-filled parent-provider partnerships built over years, not rushed seven-minute visits.
Caring for the Whole Child
Supporting healthy bodies, confident minds, and resilient spirits—physically and emotionally.
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Michelle Schimelpfenig
Board Certified Pediatrician · Integrative Medicine Fellow · Mom of Three
Dr. Michelle Schimelpfenig brings over 15 years of experience caring for children and families in a wide variety of settings. Her approach blends medical excellence with deep compassion and personal connection.
“My calling is to walk alongside families as they raise healthy, resilient children—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”
What's Included
Comprehensive care for every stage of childhood.
Your monthly membership covers everything your child needs for primary care — no co-pays, no per-visit charges, and no insurance required for routine visits.
- Well-child & newborn visits
- Sick visits (same/next day)
- Direct messaging with your doctor
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance
- In-office procedures & minor care
- Developmental & behavioral support
- Integrative & whole-child care
- Care coordination & referrals
Why Families Choose Dakota Children's
A calmer, more connected way to raise healthy kids.
Time to Listen
30–60 minute appointments so your child is truly seen, heard, and understood.
Reach Your Pediatrician Directly
Text, call, or message your pediatrician directly — no phone trees or staff layers.
One Simple Monthly Membership
Simple monthly membership with no co-pays, no surprise bills, and no insurance hassles.
Care When You Need It
When your child is sick, you shouldn't wait weeks. We prioritize getting you in quickly.
Membership Rates
Membership designed for families
One simple monthly membership gives your family direct access to your pediatrician, longer visits, same-day care, and transparent pricing with no co-pays or surprise bills.
Never pay more than $250 per month for your entire family.
Newborn to 1 year
$150/month
Includes two home visits.
1 year to 4 years
$125/month
5 years to 18 years
$100/month
Save 5% when you pay annually.
Ready to give your child care that feels like home?
Join Dakota Children's Clinic and experience pediatric care built on trust, time, and genuine connection.
Google Reviews
What families are saying
5.0 · 4 Google reviews
“Dr. Michelle has always been incredibly supportive and has been a strong advocate for my daughter throughout her journey as a preemie. From the very beginning, she has provided compassionate care, guidance, and reassurance during every stage of our daughter's growth and development. At every visit, I feel heard, respected, and valued as a parent. Dr. Michelle takes the time to listen to our concerns, answer our questions, and ensure we fully understand our daughter's care. It is evident that she genuinely cares about her patients and always has their best interests at heart. We are so grateful for her dedication, expertise, and kindness. Having a physician we trust so completely has made all the difference in our daughter's healthcare journey.”
“We couldn't be happier with the care we've received from Dr. Michelle. She takes the time to truly listen, explains everything clearly, and always makes us feel like our children's health and well-being are the top priority. Most importantly, our kids LOVE her. It's such a relief to have a pediatrician we completely trust, and I highly recommend Dakota Children's Clinic to any parent without hesitation.”
“Dr. Michelle truly puts her patients first, spends time meeting families where they are at, and listens to any and every concern you have, without judgement. Such an amazing experience. Couldn't recommend Dakota Children's Clinic more!”
“We have been seeing Dr. Michelle for almost 10 years now. All three of my boys go to her and feel comfortable, safe and cared for. Our family fell in love with her personality and how personable she was, the care she showed our kids and us as parents and her approach to every question, concern and medical help we needed. We followed her over from Sanford, because to our family, the care our kids receive from her made it a nonnegotiable and no brainer! We will always be extremely grateful for her and how having a pediatrician you trust with your babies is so, so important and rare!”