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Best Daycare Centers in Waukon, IA

Compare 5 daycare centers in Waukon. Average rating: 3.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Waukon, Iowa at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
3.45/5
Parent reviews
4
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Waukon offers 5 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.45/5.60% are before or after school daycare, the dominant program type in Waukon.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Waukon

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

3avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Waukon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
521725
3.45
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Waukon (50–81 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Waukon based on parent reviews

Allamakee Csd-Bright Beginnings

3

953 3rd Ave. Nw, Waukon, IA

Growing Bear Day Care & Preschool INC

3.9(4)

526 4th St Nw, Waukon, IA

Feedback for Growing Bear Day Care & Preschool Inc is mixed, with one parent highlighting seven years of positive experiences involving caring teachers and effective preschool education. Conversely, other parents report negative experiences, citing that the center struggles to accommodate children with disabilities or behavioral challenges, resulting in unfair treatment and premature removal from the program.

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Daycare types in Waukon

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Daycare Centers in Waukon, Iowa

There are 5 daycare centers in Waukon, 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 Waukon have an average rating of 3.45 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.9 stars. Our analysis covers 4 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Waukon, 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 Waukon

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Growing Bear Day Care & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Feedback for Growing Bear Day Care & Preschool Inc is mixed, with one parent highlighting seven years of positive experiences involving caring teachers and effective preschool education. Conversely, other parents report negative experiences, citing that the center struggles to accommodate children with disabilities or behavioral challenges, resulting in unfair treatment and premature removal from the program.

caring teachersindividual attentioneffective preschool education
Address
526 4th St Nw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-2939
Allamakee Csd-Bright Beginnings
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
953 3rd Ave. Nw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-6375
St Patrick'S Clover Patch Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 2nd St Sw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-2170
St. Patrick School-Junior Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 2nd Street Sw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-2170
Neicac-Waukon Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
953 3rd Ave Nw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-3603

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Waukon, Iowa. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Waukon have an average Google rating of 3.45 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Waukon, 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
Waukon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Waukon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Waukon 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.