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Best Daycare Centers in Adel, IA

Compare 6 daycare centers in Adel. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Adel, Iowa at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Adel has 6 licensed daycares with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 50003 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Adel

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    New Hope Beginnings Preschool
    4.53 score
    4.7(16)

    25712 Hwy 6, Adel, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    New Hope Beginnings Preschool is a religious facility in Adel, Iowa with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and genuine community support during both celebrations and hardships.

    welcoming and friendly environmentstrong sense of communityspiritual teaching and growthpastoral care and support
  2. 2
    Little Tigers Learning Center, LLC
    3.94 score
    3.9(8)

    1720 Nile Kinnick Drive S, Adel, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

    Little Tigers Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff friendliness, and educational quality, with parents highlighting the communication app and well-designed facilities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about owner behavior and management issues, including allegations of disability discrimination and understaffing with poor workplace conduct.

    Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and caring staffage-appropriate playgroundsreal-time photo updates via app

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Adel

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Adel, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Adel zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
500036
4.4
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Adel (16–184 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Adel based on parent reviews

New Hope Beginnings Preschool

4.7(16)

25712 Hwy 6, Adel, IA

New Hope Beginnings Preschool is a religious facility in Adel, Iowa with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and genuine community support during both celebrations and hardships.

welcoming and friendly environmentstrong sense of communityspiritual teaching and growth

Adm Before And After School Program

5

1608 Grove St, Adel, IA

Kids Korner Two

4

1808 Grove St, Adel, IA

Little Tigers Learning Center, LLC

3.9(8)

1720 Nile Kinnick Drive S, Adel, IA

Little Tigers Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff friendliness, and educational quality, with parents highlighting the communication app and well-designed facilities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about owner behavior and management issues, including allegations of disability discrimination and understaffing with poor workplace conduct.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and caring staffage-appropriate playgrounds

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Daycare types in Adel

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Adel, Iowa

There are 6 daycare centers in Adel, Iowa. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Adel have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Adel, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Adel

Showing 6 results

Adm Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1608 Grove St, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 993-4283
New Hope Beginnings Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

New Hope Beginnings Preschool is a religious facility in Adel, Iowa with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and genuine community support during both celebrations and hardships.

welcoming and friendly environmentstrong sense of communityspiritual teaching and growth
Address
25712 Hwy 6, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 444-3492
Kids Korner Two
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1808 Grove St, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 993-1190
Little Tigers Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Tigers Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff friendliness, and educational quality, with parents highlighting the communication app and well-designed facilities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about owner behavior and management issues, including allegations of disability discrimination and understaffing with poor workplace conduct.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and caring staffage-appropriate playgrounds
Address
1720 Nile Kinnick Drive S, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 993-1038
Brick Street Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
23932 Meadow Rd, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 490-3878
Faith'S Flock Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
602 S 14th St, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 993-3848

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Adel, Iowa. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Adel have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Adel, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Iowa's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Iowa)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Adel offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Iowa typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Adel for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Adel must be licensed by Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.