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56 Daycare Centers in Sioux City, Iowa

Browse all 56 daycare centers in Sioux City, Iowa. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sioux City

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

    700 S Martha St, Sioux City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews consistently praise Morningside Lutheran Church and its associated preschool as a welcoming, family-friendly faith community. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, caring staff, strong biblical teachings, and quality children's ministry programs.

    Welcoming and friendly communitycaring and non-judgmental staffbiblically sound teachingsbeautiful facilities
  2. 2

    5010 Military Rd, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Beyond the Bell-Sacred Heart is a Catholic church and school facility in Sioux City, Iowa with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-maintained parish with quality religious education and services. The facility also offers Camp Imagination programming.

    welcoming environmentwell-maintained and organizedquality religious instructiongood sermons
  3. 3
    Calico Kids Preschool
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1407 W 18th St, Sioux City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Calico Kids Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate educators and the facility's supportive learning environment. Parents report their children made significant academic progress in numbers and letters while also developing social skills, confidence, and emotional regulation.

    Caring and compassionate teacherschildren made academic progresschildren became more confident and socialemotional regulation support
  4. 4

    612 Jennings Street, Sioux City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 19 children

    St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility with strong Christian emphasis that most parents praise highly. Parents appreciate the small student-to-teacher ratio, welcoming community, and Bible-based curriculum. One parent expressed concern about the heavy religious focus impacting academic preparation.

    Small student-to-teacher ratioChrist and Bible emphasischildren enjoy attendingloving and welcoming community
  5. 5

    814 Court St, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool receives mostly positive ratings, with parents reporting that children enjoy attending and learn well. However, one former parent raised serious concerns about food safety and classroom management practices.

    Children enjoy attendinglearning opportunitieslong-term enrollment indicates satisfactionserves multiple age groups from daycare through preschool
  6. 6

    2016 S Cecelia St, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Story Time Preschool & Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention to children with special needs, and professional atmosphere. However, new parents report serious concerns including staff yelling and profanity, physical aggression toward children, poor hygiene, disorganization, and dismissive management responses to complaints.

    Caring and honest staffaccommodating to children with special needsreas
  7. 7

    1709 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Story Time Preschool has polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff for going above and beyond, good communication with parents, and creating a welcoming environment. Negative reviews allege mistreatment of children, staff abuse, and poor management practices.

    Staff dedicationcommunication with parentschild friendshipswelcoming environment
  8. 8

    1312 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Yellow Brick Road Preschool and Daycare in Sioux City receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Several parents praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling, and positive learning environment, while others report serious concerns about hygiene practices, lack of communication, and management issues.

    Caring and attentive staffflexible schedulingpositive learning environmentspeech development support
  9. 9

    1114 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Story Time Preschool & Child Care Center in Sioux City receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents citing caring staff, positive environment, and flexibility, while others report serious concerns including inadequate diaper changes leading to health issues, lack of communication about daily activities, and strict rule enforcement.

    Caring and flexible staffpositive learning environmentstaff members praised by name (Kim GeislerMs. Kara)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Sioux City based on parent reviews

Morningside Lutheran Preschool

4.8(20)

700 S Martha St, Sioux City, IA

Reviews consistently praise Morningside Lutheran Church and its associated preschool as a welcoming, family-friendly faith community. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, caring staff, strong biblical teachings, and quality children's ministry programs.

Welcoming and friendly communitycaring and non-judgmental staffbiblically sound teachings

Beyond The Bell-Sacred Heart

4.8(12)

5010 Military Rd, Sioux City, IA

Beyond the Bell-Sacred Heart is a Catholic church and school facility in Sioux City, Iowa with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-maintained parish with quality religious education and services. The facility also offers Camp Imagination programming.

welcoming environmentwell-maintained and organizedquality religious instruction

Calico Kids Preschool

5(6)

1407 W 18th St, Sioux City, IA

Calico Kids Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate educators and the facility's supportive learning environment. Parents report their children made significant academic progress in numbers and letters while also developing social skills, confidence, and emotional regulation.

Caring and compassionate teacherschildren made academic progresschildren became more confident and social

St Paul'S Lutheran Preschool

4.6(9)

612 Jennings Street, Sioux City, IA

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility with strong Christian emphasis that most parents praise highly. Parents appreciate the small student-to-teacher ratio, welcoming community, and Bible-based curriculum. One parent expressed concern about the heavy religious focus impacting academic preparation.

Small student-to-teacher ratioChrist and Bible emphasischildren enjoy attending

Native American Child Care Center

5(3)

1735 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA

Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool

4.6(7)

814 Court St, Sioux City, IA

Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool receives mostly positive ratings, with parents reporting that children enjoy attending and learn well. However, one former parent raised serious concerns about food safety and classroom management practices.

Children enjoy attendinglearning opportunitieslong-term enrollment indicates satisfaction

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Daycare Centers in Sioux City, Iowa

There are 56 daycare centers in Sioux City, Iowa. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

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Kinder Cottage Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
3204 S Lakeport, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 224-2276
Sonshine Station Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5601 Sunnybrook, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 224-5611
Sloan Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
2711 South Helen, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 274-1610
The Children'S School
Church Daycare
5
Address
3939 Cheyenne Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 898-9837
Calico Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Calico Kids Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate educators and the facility's supportive learning environment. Parents report their children made significant academic progress in numbers and letters while also developing social skills, confidence, and emotional regulation.

Caring and compassionate teacherschildren made academic progresschildren became more confident and social
Address
1407 W 18th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 255-7441
English Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1224 18th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 293-0554
Native American Child Care Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
1735 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 276-4030
Morningside Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews consistently praise Morningside Lutheran Church and its associated preschool as a welcoming, family-friendly faith community. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, caring staff, strong biblical teachings, and quality children's ministry programs.

Welcoming and friendly communitycaring and non-judgmental staffbiblically sound teachings
Address
700 S Martha St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 276-2511
Beyond The Bell-Sacred Heart
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Beyond the Bell-Sacred Heart is a Catholic church and school facility in Sioux City, Iowa with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-maintained parish with quality religious education and services. The facility also offers Camp Imagination programming.

welcoming environmentwell-maintained and organizedquality religious instruction
Address
5010 Military Rd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 233-1624
St Paul'S Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility with strong Christian emphasis that most parents praise highly. Parents appreciate the small student-to-teacher ratio, welcoming community, and Bible-based curriculum. One parent expressed concern about the heavy religious focus impacting academic preparation.

Small student-to-teacher ratioChrist and Bible emphasischildren enjoy attending
Address
612 Jennings Street, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 258-6325
Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool receives mostly positive ratings, with parents reporting that children enjoy attending and learn well. However, one former parent raised serious concerns about food safety and classroom management practices.

Children enjoy attendinglearning opportunitieslong-term enrollment indicates satisfaction
Address
814 Court St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 258-1605
Angel House Child Care At Villa Maria
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2302 West St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 234-1854
Story Time Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Story Time Preschool & Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention to children with special needs, and professional atmosphere. However, new parents report serious concerns including staff yelling and profanity, physical aggression toward children, poor hygiene, disorganization, and dismissive management responses to complaints.

Caring and honest staffaccommodating to children with special needsreas
Address
2016 S Cecelia St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 276-1114
White Tiger Martial Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
309 W 26th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 253-8567
Yellow Brick Road Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Yellow Brick Road Preschool and Daycare in Sioux City receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Several parents praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling, and positive learning environment, while others report serious concerns about hygiene practices, lack of communication, and management issues.

Caring and attentive staffflexible schedulingpositive learning environment
Address
1312 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 276-1647
Story Time Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Story Time Preschool & Child Care Center in Sioux City receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents citing caring staff, positive environment, and flexibility, while others report serious concerns including inadequate diaper changes leading to health issues, lack of communication about daily activities, and strict rule enforcement.

Caring and flexible staffpositive learning environmentstaff members praised by name (Kim Geisler
Address
1114 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 276-1140
Story Time Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Story Time Preschool has polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff for going above and beyond, good communication with parents, and creating a welcoming environment. Negative reviews allege mistreatment of children, staff abuse, and poor management practices.

Staff dedicationcommunication with parentschild friendships
Address
1709 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 224-4044
Stella Sanford Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1724 Geneva St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 255-4321
Stella Sanford Cdc - West High
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
2001 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 898-2568
Irving Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
710 Iowa St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 202-0730
Helping Hands Preschool & Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
4405 Central Street, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-0515
Beyond The Bell-Bryant
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
1114 W 27th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6825
Beyond The Bell-Liberty
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
1623 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6845
Beyond The Bell-Morningside
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
3601 Bushnell Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 274-4048
Beyond The Bell-Irving
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
901 Floyd Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 249-6834
Beyond The Bell-Riverside
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
2302 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6811
Beyond The Bell-Clark
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
4315 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-7030
Beyond The Bell-Nodland
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
5000 Mayhew Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 274-4044
Beyond The Bell-Leeds
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
3919 Jefferson, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-7034
Beyond The Bell-Sunnyside
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
2700 S Maple St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 252-3276

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Frequently asked questions

There are 56 all daycares in Sioux City, Iowa. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Sioux City, 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
Sioux City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 16 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 Sioux City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sioux City 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.