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1,635 Daycare Centers in Iowa

Browse 1,635 daycare centers across Iowa. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Iowa

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Iowa can make the decision-making process smoother.

Iowa has about 1,635 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Iowa. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Iowa

There are 1,635 daycares in Iowa: 163 headstart facilities, 444 before/after school centers, 155 religious facility daycares, and 873 childcare and preschool centers.

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Wee Care INC/Kiddieland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1200 Central Ave, Hawarden, IA
Phone
(712) 551-1949
Rock Valley Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

The reviews provided do not appear to be for Rock Valley Head Start daycare. Instead, they describe Hope Haven, a multi-service organization offering various programs including services for individuals with disabilities, a thrift store, dog adoption services, and community support. The reviews consistently praise the organization's staff, care quality, and community impact.

Staff care and attentionindividualized supportsclean facility
Address
1800 19th St, Rock Valley, IA
Phone
(712) 476-9492
Zion Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews available do not appear to be from parents of the preschool, but rather from visitors to Zion Lutheran Church. The few comments mention the church being welcoming, well-maintained, and recently renovated, but there is no specific feedback about the daycare/preschool operations, staff, or programs.

Warm and welcoming environmentwell-kept facilitiesrecent renovations
Address
1204 Center St, Manning, IA
Phone
(712) 655-2352
St John'S Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
815 E Division St, Audubon, IA
Phone
(712) 563-2114
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
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Cadence Academy Ankeny receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the center's well-trained and caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents highlight the personal relationships built with teachers, developmental learning activities, and the sense of security they feel leaving their children in this environment.

Well-trained and qualified teacherscaring and kind staffclean facility
Address
225 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 964-7372
Dallas Center-Grimes Basp
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
500 S James St, Grimes, IA
Phone
(515) 986-3068
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, qualified staff who genuinely love working with children. The center is noted for safe environments, quality curriculum across all age levels, excellent communication through daily apps and photos, and strong preparation for kindergarten transition.

Caring and passionate teacherssafe environmentquality curriculum focusing on creativity and academic skills
Address
5859 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 226-9791
Stepping Stones Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Stepping Stones Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-owned facility with friendly staff, clean environments, and strong safety measures. Parents highlight the center's focus on early learning and child development, noting their children are happy, engaged, and making developmental progress. The facility is commended for reliable communication through their app and for maintaining operations during the pandemic.

caring and family-like staff treatmentclean and well-organized facilitystrong safety measures
Address
2205 2nd Ave, Muscatine, IA
Phone
(563) 264-1871
Westside Christian Daycare And Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Westside Christian Daycare and Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising its loving environment, affordability, and educational preschool program. Parents appreciate the faith-based approach and caring staff. One reviewer had a negative preschool experience.

loving and wholesome environmentcaring and attentive staffaffordable rates
Address
3908 W River Drive, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 323-3800
Sunflower Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Sunflower Child Development Center for its well-maintained facilities, diverse play areas, and caring staff. The Discovery Center features interactive exhibits including water tables, jungle gym, rock wall, and themed play spaces that engage children of various ages. Parents report feeling confident in the quality of care and appreciate having this resource in their community.

Clean and well-organized spaceswide variety of activities for multiple age groupsseparate safe area for younger toddlers
Address
300 Hwy 9 W, Decorah, IA
Phone
(563) 382-5717
Indianola Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
205 S Howard, Ste B, Indianola, IA
Phone
(515) 961-3798
Romper Stompers Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Romper Stompers Childcare Center in Dubuque receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and flexible scheduling. Parents consistently highlight the owner's dedication and the center's passion for child care, with many noting they continue using the facility despite moving away from the area.

Friendly and caring staffdaily crafts and activitiesflexible scheduling
Address
2307 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Phone
(563) 556-1500
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 Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.7

St. Paul's Early Learning Center is praised as a welcoming and inclusive faith-based facility that emphasizes love, acceptance, and community service. Parents appreciate the center's inclusive values, including its visible support for the LGBTQ community, and note it creates a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentfaith-based values emphasizedLGBTQ-friendly
Address
1340 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 363-6349
Tender Years Daycare 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tender Years Daycare 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and consistent curriculum. Parents highlight feeling comfortable leaving their children in a family-like environment with excellent communication and developmental progress.

Caring and nurturing stafflow staff turnoverstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
1620 Sw White Birch Cir, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 964-1098
Performing Arts Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Ankeny Dance and Performing Arts Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the passionate staff, variety of dance styles, and ability to make children feel special. However, some parents expressed concerns about rushed recital preparation, sloppy performances, and scheduling conflicts with holidays like Father's Day.

Passionate and outstanding staffvariety of dance stylesmakes children feel special
Address
515 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 306-8103
Tender Years Daycare 4
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tender Years Daycare 4 receives universal praise from parents with all 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communication with parentsconsistent staff retention
Address
2860 Se Grimes Blvd, Grimes, IA
Phone
(515) 494-8830
Children'S Weekday Ministries
Church Daycare
4.7

Children's Weekday Ministries in Cedar Rapids receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the staff for being caring and engaging with children, and highlight the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its nice environment, friendly people, and quality programs including summer activities.

caring and skilled staffhappy childrenwelcoming and inclusive environment
Address
2424 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 393-8189
Saving Grace Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Saving Grace Childcare (listed as Kingdom Kids in reviews) for its nurturing, safe environment and caring staff. Families report excellent communication, easy drop-offs, and noticeable child development and growth. The facility offers a home-like feel with secure procedures and additional services like potty training support.

Welcoming and caring staffstrong communication with parentssecure facility with safe pickup/drop-off procedures
Address
3511 Oakland Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 200-4275
Kidspoint South Learning Center & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise KIDSPOINT SOUTH LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL for exceptional staff care, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality programming. Families report their children thrive academically and socially, with teachers being responsive to individual needs and genuinely invested in each child's development.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsquality learning experiences
Address
5830 C St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 841-4055
Kidspoint Cleveland
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

KidsPoint Cleveland receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and nurturing environment. Parents report strong developmental growth in their children and express high trust in the teachers' commitment to their kids' wellbeing. The facility is noted for responsiveness to individual child needs and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Kind and caring staffattentive to child needsengaging summer programs
Address
2200 First Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 365-1458
Josiah'S Playground
Church Daycare
4.7

These reviews are for First Open Bible Church, not Josiah's Playground daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and worship experience, but do not address daycare services or child care quality.

Welcoming communityspiritual atmospherequality worship music
Address
1911 E Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 363-5826
Parkview Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Note: Reviews appear to be for Parkview Church, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming community, and community engagement. No specific feedback about daycare services is provided.

Biblical preachingwelcoming and caring staffstrong sense of community
Address
15 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 354-5580
Mary Jo Small Child Care Center At Brookland Woods
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
309 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 337-8980
Cedar Valley Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cedar Valley Preschool & Child Care Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 7 of 8 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, strong communication, engaging learning programs, and excellent outdoor facilities. One parent expressed frustration with phone responsiveness and call-back issues.

Loving and professional staffexcellent communication with parentssafe environment
Address
724 Lantz Ave, Cedar Falls, IA
Phone
(319) 268-1944
St Edward Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, beautiful facilities, and educational programs. Many reviewers highlight the Christian environment and school's approach to faith-based learning.

welcoming atmospherebeautiful facilitieseducational programs
Address
1425 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 234-1835
Immanuel Lutheran Wee Care Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
512 5th St Ne, Independence, IA
Phone
(319) 334-2511
Calvary Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Calvary Christian Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, safe learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's excitement about attending, strong communication from leadership, and the facility's focus on both education and emotional growth. The religious foundation and competitive pricing are also well-regarded by families.

Warm and kind staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
327 35th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 363-3683
New Hope Beginnings Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

New Hope Beginnings Preschool is a religious facility in Adel, Iowa with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and genuine community support during both celebrations and hardships.

welcoming and friendly environmentstrong sense of communityspiritual teaching and growth
Address
25712 Hwy 6, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 444-3492

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,635 all daycares across Iowa. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Iowa are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Iowa, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Iowa sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Iowa vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.