
Browse all 84 daycare centers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
318 5th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 221 children
Parents consistently praise KidsPoint Downtown as an exceptional learning facility with caring, dedicated teachers who go beyond basic childcare. Children demonstrate enthusiasm for attending daily, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, developmental focus, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is clean, secure, and uses helpful communication tools to keep parents informed.
1500 Boyson Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise Lily Pad 3.0 for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and the center provides educational instruction, physical activities, and regular communication with parents through photos and app updates.
6880 Council St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Lily Pad Day Care & Preschool in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive feedback from parents with 8 five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programming, and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The facility is noted for combining an intimate in-home feel with the structure of a center-based program.
1911 E Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 98 children
These reviews are for First Open Bible Church, not Josiah's Playground daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and worship experience, but do not address daycare services or child care quality.
2424 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 131 children
Children's Weekday Ministries in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the staff for being caring and engaging with children, and highlight the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its nice environment, friendly people, and quality programs including summer activities.
1340 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 108 children
St. Paul's Early Learning Center is praised as a welcoming and inclusive faith-based facility that emphasizes love, acceptance, and community service. Parents appreciate the center's inclusive values, including its visible support for the LGBTQ community, and note it creates a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.
1340 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
St. Paul's Focus is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming, inclusive, and loving toward all community members. Reviews highlight the church's commitment to faith-based values and acceptance of diverse populations. Parents appreciate the warm community atmosphere and nearby parks.
215 Edgewood Rd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Little Cupcakes Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, developmental activities, and strong communication, noting their children have thrived socially and academically at this family-owned center.
327 35th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 81 children
Calvary Christian Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, safe learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's excitement about attending, strong communication from leadership, and the facility's focus on both education and emotional growth. The religious foundation and competitive pricing are also well-regarded by families.
3511 Oakland Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Saving Grace Childcare (listed as Kingdom Kids in reviews) for its nurturing, safe environment and caring staff. Families report excellent communication, easy drop-offs, and noticeable child development and growth. The facility offers a home-like feel with secure procedures and additional services like potty training support.
Highest rated daycares in Cedar Rapids based on parent reviews
318 5th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA
Parents consistently praise KidsPoint Downtown as an exceptional learning facility with caring, dedicated teachers who go beyond basic childcare. Children demonstrate enthusiasm for attending daily, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, developmental focus, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is clean, secure, and uses helpful communication tools to keep parents informed.
1500 Boyson Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Parents consistently praise Lily Pad 3.0 for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and the center provides educational instruction, physical activities, and regular communication with parents through photos and app updates.
6880 Council St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Lily Pad Day Care & Preschool in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive feedback from parents with 8 five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programming, and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The facility is noted for combining an intimate in-home feel with the structure of a center-based program.
1911 E Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA
These reviews are for First Open Bible Church, not Josiah's Playground daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and worship experience, but do not address daycare services or child care quality.
2424 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Children's Weekday Ministries in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the staff for being caring and engaging with children, and highlight the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its nice environment, friendly people, and quality programs including summer activities.
1340 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA
St. Paul's Early Learning Center is praised as a welcoming and inclusive faith-based facility that emphasizes love, acceptance, and community service. Parents appreciate the center's inclusive values, including its visible support for the LGBTQ community, and note it creates a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.
There are 84 daycare centers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
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Parents consistently praise Lily Pad 3.0 for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and the center provides educational instruction, physical activities, and regular communication with parents through photos and app updates.
Parents consistently praise KidsPoint Downtown as an exceptional learning facility with caring, dedicated teachers who go beyond basic childcare. Children demonstrate enthusiasm for attending daily, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, developmental focus, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is clean, secure, and uses helpful communication tools to keep parents informed.
Lily Pad Day Care & Preschool in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive feedback from parents with 8 five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programming, and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The facility is noted for combining an intimate in-home feel with the structure of a center-based program.
St. Paul's Early Learning Center is praised as a welcoming and inclusive faith-based facility that emphasizes love, acceptance, and community service. Parents appreciate the center's inclusive values, including its visible support for the LGBTQ community, and note it creates a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.
Children's Weekday Ministries in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the staff for being caring and engaging with children, and highlight the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its nice environment, friendly people, and quality programs including summer activities.
Parents consistently praise Saving Grace Childcare (listed as Kingdom Kids in reviews) for its nurturing, safe environment and caring staff. Families report excellent communication, easy drop-offs, and noticeable child development and growth. The facility offers a home-like feel with secure procedures and additional services like potty training support.
Parents consistently praise KIDSPOINT SOUTH LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL for exceptional staff care, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality programming. Families report their children thrive academically and socially, with teachers being responsive to individual needs and genuinely invested in each child's development.
KidsPoint Cleveland receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and nurturing environment. Parents report strong developmental growth in their children and express high trust in the teachers' commitment to their kids' wellbeing. The facility is noted for responsiveness to individual child needs and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
These reviews are for First Open Bible Church, not Josiah's Playground daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and worship experience, but do not address daycare services or child care quality.
Calvary Christian Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, safe learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's excitement about attending, strong communication from leadership, and the facility's focus on both education and emotional growth. The religious foundation and competitive pricing are also well-regarded by families.
St. Paul's Focus is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming, inclusive, and loving toward all community members. Reviews highlight the church's commitment to faith-based values and acceptance of diverse populations. Parents appreciate the warm community atmosphere and nearby parks.
Parents consistently praise The Arc of East Central Iowa-Daycare Enrichment for its exceptional staff and caring environment. The facility is noted for providing specialized care for children with challenges, with careful attention to medications and individual needs. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this organization's care.
Parents consistently praise The Arc of East Central Iowa as an excellent daycare center with exceptional staff and strong organizational practices. Reviewers highlight the caring, loving environment and note the center's particular strength in serving children with special needs. Parents appreciate the attention to detail, medication management, and peace of mind the facility provides.
Little Cupcakes Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, developmental activities, and strong communication, noting their children have thrived socially and academically at this family-owned center.
Parents consistently praise Jane Boyd Achievement Academy for its well-experienced staff, organized operations, and community involvement. The facility offers quality before and after school care with engaging holiday activities and partnerships with local institutions like COE College for educational support.
Hand in Hand Tower Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, strong communication, and quality care. Parents report their children are happy, well-loved, and develop meaningful connections with teachers. One parent raised concerns about staffing ratios and facility size.
Parents consistently praise Fields of Fun as an excellent daycare facility in Cedar Rapids. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the clean, well-maintained environment, caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and effective use of communication technology. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's development and adjustment, with high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and school-age programs.
Teddy Bear Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality and care provided. One parent reported serious concerns about supervision. The majority of reviews highlight satisfied parents who appreciate the teachers and facilities.
Precious Moments Montessori Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and effective learning outcomes including speech development and academic progress. One negative review alleges the facility mishandled a situation involving twin toddlers and claimed inadequate staff training for special needs children.
Harvest Christian Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, dedicated staff. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, strong communication, educational activities, and Christian values integrated into daily care. Multiple parents indicate they would return or recommend the center to others.
College Community ECC-Prairie Ridge receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the leadership, affordability, and overall quality, though concerns about food quality, racism, and student behavior are mentioned by some families.
College Community ECC-Prairie View is a school-based daycare in Cedar Rapids with mixed reviews. Parents praise the cost-effectiveness and leadership, though some express concerns about food quality and behavioral management issues.
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