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Best Daycare Centers in Fairfield, IA

Compare 6 daycare centers in Fairfield. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Fairfield, Iowa at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.25/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Fairfield offers 6 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.25/5.67% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Fairfield.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fairfield

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
    Fairfield Foursquare Daycare
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    1700 S Main St, Fairfield, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Fairfield Foursquare Daycare is now operating as The Well Fairfield, which provides multiple services including resource assistance, mental health support, and a thrift store. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff who listen without judgment and provide helpful assistance.

    Friendly and welcoming staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful assistancereasonable prices
  2. 2
    Community Childcare Center
    4.05 score
    4.1(6)

    611 W Jackson Ave, Fairfield, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

    Community Childcare Center in Fairfield, Iowa receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff and quality of care. The facility offers good preschool options. One negative review mentions a specific staff member without elaborating on details.

    caring staffquality caregood preschool optionsdescribed as best daycare in town

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Fairfield

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.25avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Fairfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
525566
4.25
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Fairfield (20–117 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Fairfield based on parent reviews

Fairfield Foursquare Daycare

4.4(6)

1700 S Main St, Fairfield, IA

Fairfield Foursquare Daycare is now operating as The Well Fairfield, which provides multiple services including resource assistance, mental health support, and a thrift store. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff who listen without judgment and provide helpful assistance.

Friendly and welcoming staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful assistance

Community Childcare Center

4.1(6)

611 W Jackson Ave, Fairfield, IA

Community Childcare Center in Fairfield, Iowa receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff and quality of care. The facility offers good preschool options. One negative review mentions a specific staff member without elaborating on details.

caring staffquality caregood preschool options

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Daycare types in Fairfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

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🎨 Preschools 3

Daycare Centers in Fairfield, Iowa

There are 6 daycare centers in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield

Showing 6 results

Fairfield Foursquare Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Fairfield Foursquare Daycare is now operating as The Well Fairfield, which provides multiple services including resource assistance, mental health support, and a thrift store. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff who listen without judgment and provide helpful assistance.

Friendly and welcoming staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful assistance
Address
1700 S Main St, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-4352
Community Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Community Childcare Center in Fairfield, Iowa receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff and quality of care. The facility offers good preschool options. One negative review mentions a specific staff member without elaborating on details.

caring staffquality caregood preschool options
Address
611 W Jackson Ave, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-9629
Maharishi Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Dr, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-9400
Mothers Day Out Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1601 S Main St, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 469-6634
Jefferson County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
201 S 23rd St, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 682-8741
St Mary'S Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
3100 W Madison Ave, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-5996

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Fairfield, Iowa. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Fairfield have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Fairfield, 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
Fairfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Fairfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fairfield 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.