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Best Daycare Centers in Washington, IA

Compare 9 daycare centers in Washington. Average rating: 4.32/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Washington, Iowa at a glance

Daycares
9
Avg rating
4.32/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Washington has 9 licensed daycares with 52 parent reviews averaging 4.32/5.The largest concentration is in 52353 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Washington

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
    Washington Community Y Cornelia S Day Child Care
    3.77 score
    3.7(16)

    821 N. 4th Ave., Washington, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight the clean, modern facility, friendly personnel, and diverse exercise options suitable for various fitness levels.

    Newclean facilityfriendly and nice staffexcellent equipment and amenities
  2. 2
    Washington Community Y Kid Konnection
    3.77 score
    3.7(16)

    121 E. Main, Washington, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with modern amenities and friendly staff. Members appreciate the variety of equipment and exercise options available, including fitness classes, weights, machines, heavy bags, and an indoor track. The clean facility with ample parking and reasonable pricing ($5) is noted as an excellent value.

    New and clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern fitness equipmentvariety of exercise options

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Washington

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.22avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Washington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
523539
4.32
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Washington (16–71 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Washington based on parent reviews

Kids Corral Before & After

5(1)

206 W 2nd St, Washington, IA

Kids Corral INC

5(1)

1509 E Washington St, Washington, IA

First Baptist Preschool

4.5(1)

122 E Second St, Washington, IA

United Presbyterian Kingdom Kids Preschool

4(1)

209 E Main St, Washington, IA

Washington Community Y Cornelia S Day Child Care

3.7(16)

821 N. 4th Ave., Washington, IA

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight the clean, modern facility, friendly personnel, and diverse exercise options suitable for various fitness levels.

Newclean facilityfriendly and nice staff

Washington Community Y Kid Konnection

3.7(16)

121 E. Main, Washington, IA

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with modern amenities and friendly staff. Members appreciate the variety of equipment and exercise options available, including fitness classes, weights, machines, heavy bags, and an indoor track. The clean facility with ample parking and reasonable pricing ($5) is noted as an excellent value.

New and clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern fitness equipment

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Daycare types in Washington

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3

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Daycare Centers in Washington, Iowa

There are 9 daycare centers in Washington, 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 Washington have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Washington, 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 Washington

Showing 9 results

Kids Corral Before & After
Church Daycare
5
Address
206 W 2nd St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 591-8028
Kids Corral INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1509 E Washington St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 591-8028
First Baptist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
122 E Second St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-3748
United Presbyterian Kingdom Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
209 E Main St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-6588
Washington Community Y Cornelia S Day Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight the clean, modern facility, friendly personnel, and diverse exercise options suitable for various fitness levels.

Newclean facilityfriendly and nice staff
Address
821 N. 4th Ave., Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-2141
Washington Community Y Kid Konnection
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with modern amenities and friendly staff. Members appreciate the variety of equipment and exercise options available, including fitness classes, weights, machines, heavy bags, and an indoor track. The clean facility with ample parking and reasonable pricing ($5) is noted as an excellent value.

New and clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern fitness equipment
Address
121 E. Main, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 461-4800
Hacap Head Start-Orchard Hill
Headstart Programs
Address
2176 Lexington Blvd, Bldg 1, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-7275
St James Three Year Old Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
602 W 2nd St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-3631
Up With Kids - United Presbyterian Home
Child Daycare & Preschools

UP WITH KIDS - UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME receives consistently high ratings from visitors who praise the facility, staff, and community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment, helpful personnel, and various amenities available at this Washington, Iowa center-based facility.

Pleasant atmospherekind and helpful staffbeautiful facilities
Address
1203 E Washington St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-7522

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Washington, Iowa. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Washington have an average Google rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Washington, 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
Washington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 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 Washington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Washington 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.