1,635 Daycare Centers in Iowa

Parents praise the Newton YMCA Early Learning Center's staff as compassionate and friendly, with strong emphasis on educational activities and childcare quality. The facility offers diverse programs and amenities that serve the whole community. Parents report their children love attending and recommend the center highly to others seeking childcare in the Newton area.

TRIAD Learning Center in Ankeny receives outstanding feedback from parents across its preschool, gymnastics, and enrichment programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, inclusive environment, and positive impact on children's development—particularly for children with speech delays or autism. Families appreciate the affordability and variety of programs offered for all age groups.

Mercy Child Development Center in Des Moines receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and nurturing staff. Parents highlight the center's welcoming environment, strong teacher retention, cleanliness, and developmental activities that help children thrive. Multiple reviewers recommend it as the best childcare option in the Des Moines area.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility's biblical teaching, friendly congregation, community involvement, and welcoming atmosphere. However, one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming and passive-aggressive behavior based on race. Note: Most reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically.

CAEI-Roosevelt Head Start in Davenport is praised as a valuable community resource with excellent teachers and diverse programming. Parents appreciate the caring staff, welcoming environment, and Head Start preschool services. The facility offers multiple amenities including a gym, basketball court, and various community activities.

Roosevelt Community Center is a highly-regarded multi-purpose facility in Davenport's West End that houses various programs including a Headstart pre-school program. Parents praise the caring teachers, diverse amenities, and strong community focus. The center offers youth programs, fitness facilities, and serves as an important neighborhood resource.

Parents consistently praise St. John Lutheran Preschool for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. The facility and its congregation are described as warm, inclusive, and family-oriented, reflecting Christian values of acceptance regardless of background.

St. Paul's Lutheran Before & After School Care is highly regarded by parents who appreciate the integration of faith-based education with community involvement. Parents report that teachers and pastors effectively foster both academic learning and Christian values, with children developing into caring community leaders. The facility appears to be a valued hub within the Waverly community.

College Community ECC-Prairie Ridge receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the leadership, affordability, and overall quality, though concerns about food quality, racism, and student behavior are mentioned by some families.

Andrew Little Leaders Daycare in Andrew, Iowa has mixed reviews. Most parents praise the safe, caring environment, well-maintained facilities, and organized programs. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding discriminatory treatment, inadequate academic instruction, and poor handling of racial incidents.

Parents praise the Mahaska YMCA After School Program for its excellent facilities, including a full gym and basketball court. Staff members are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The program offers quality activities including Zumba classes and preschool services with caring instructors.

Parents praise the YMCA facility for its friendly staff, clean environment, and recent upgrades including new equipment and LED lighting. The childcare and after-school programs are well-regarded, though some note facility maintenance and youth behavior issues. Overall, parents appreciate it as a safe, multi-purpose facility for families.

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy of Bondurant (also referred to as Bloom) for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and positive impact on children's development. The center receives high marks for communication, extended hours (6:30am-6pm), planned activities, and transportation services to local preschools. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong parent satisfaction.

Leaps and Bounds receives predominantly positive feedback with parents praising the staff, owner Mark, communication, and learning environment. However, two serious concerns were raised regarding director behavior toward children and alleged inappropriate physical contact with children.

Hand in Hand Barrington has mostly very positive reviews from long-term families praising care quality, education, and staff compassion. However, two recent negative reviews detail discriminatory practices regarding children with disabilities, lack of contract transparency about potty training requirements, non-refundable fees, and safety concerns about pick-up procedures.

College Community ECC-Prairie View is a school-based daycare in Cedar Rapids with mixed reviews. Parents praise the cost-effectiveness and leadership, though some express concerns about food quality and behavioral management issues.

Parents praise the administrative leadership and value for cost, with most reviews being positive. However, some concerns have been raised about food quality, racism issues, and student behavior problems.

YMCA-Van Buren is a school-based facility in Cedar Rapids offering swimming, fitness, and recreational activities. Parents praise the friendly staff, nice facilities, and variety of programs, though several note maintenance and management issues.