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Best Daycare Centers in Storm Lake, IA

Compare 4 daycare centers in Storm Lake. Average rating: 3.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Storm Lake, Iowa at a glance

Daycares
4
Avg rating
3.3/5
Parent reviews
4
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Storm Lake offers 4 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Storm Lake

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Storm Lake, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

2avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Storm Lake (24–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Storm Lake based on parent reviews

Grace Lutheran Preschool

4.6(4)

1407 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA

Reviewers highlight a welcoming, family-friendly Christian community with nice people and a well-maintained facility. However, feedback is sparse, with only one critical comment offering the single word 'Pray' without further explanation.

Good News about Jesus every SundayFamily friendlyWelcoming community

Storm Lake Early Childhood Center

2

525 Oates St, Storm Lake, IA

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Daycare types in Storm Lake

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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🎨 Preschools 3

Daycare Centers in Storm Lake, Iowa

There are 4 daycare centers in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake have an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 4 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake

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Grace Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviewers highlight a welcoming, family-friendly Christian community with nice people and a well-maintained facility. However, feedback is sparse, with only one critical comment offering the single word 'Pray' without further explanation.

Good News about Jesus every SundayFamily friendlyWelcoming community
Address
1407 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA
Phone
(712) 732-5005
Storm Lake Early Childhood Center
Headstart Programs
2
Address
525 Oates St, Storm Lake, IA
Phone
(712) 732-1358
St. Mary'S School-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
312 Seneca Street, Storm Lake, IA
Phone
(712) 732-4166
Storm Lake St Mary'S Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
312 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA
Phone
(712) 732-4166

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 all daycares in Storm Lake, Iowa. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Storm Lake have an average Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Storm Lake, 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
Storm Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Storm Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Storm Lake 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.