1,635 Daycare Centers in Iowa

ACPC-MAIN CENTER receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, structured curriculum, and positive impact on children's development and behavior. Parents highlight improvements in their children's confidence, happiness, and social skills. Cost is a concern for some families.

Full Circle receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, with praise for caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and children's happiness and development. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about management professionalism, staff turnover, cleanliness, safety protocols, and facility condition. The majority of reviews (8 of 10) rate the center 5/5 stars.

Oak Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its educational program, diverse classrooms, and dedicated staff. However, one parent raised significant concerns about communication responsiveness, facility cleanliness, and staff professionalism during their tour visit.

Reviews praise St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool as a welcoming, faith-based community with strong religious instruction and engaged parishioners. Parents appreciate the facilities, children's programming including Sunday school and singing opportunities, and community service initiatives like the food pantry.

Villa Maria Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for multiple years. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, engaging activities, strong communication, and developmental support as key strengths. Children reportedly transition smoothly between age groups and develop positive relationships with caregivers.

Generation Next-ABP Urbandale receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the dedicated, long-tenured staff and strong developmental outcomes for children. One 1-star review raises serious concerns about the facility's handling of a child's severe food allergies and overall responsiveness to parent inquiries.

The Birds Nest receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the staff's enthusiasm, engaging activities, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported the facility refused to accommodate their nephew with an intellectual disability after the first day without proper communication. Overall ratings are strong but with a significant concern about inclusion of children with special needs.

Parents consistently praise New Creations Child Care Center for its caring, welcoming staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be happy, comfortable, and well-cared for, with frequent communication and photo updates provided to parents. The director Halie and teaching staff are specifically highlighted as exceptional and loving.

Des Moines Early Childhood Programs-Woodlawn receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising staff dedication and student learning outcomes. However, one parent reported a serious concern about physical handling of a child and felt the school's investigation was inadequate.

The Nannies Unlimited receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, stable staff and safe environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting successful transitions to kindergarten. Families feel confident leaving their children in the care of dedicated teachers and responsive directors.

Parents consistently praise The Hiawatha Day School for its caring, attentive staff, structured educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere with low staff turnover. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security, homemade meals, and enriching activities including music programs, field trips, and community engagement. While more expensive than competitors, parents feel the quality of care and education justifies the cost.

WE TEACH 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and director. Parents highlight the center's responsive communication, clean facilities, flexible scheduling, and engaging activities that keep children happy and secure. Multiple families report long-term enrollment with strong emotional attachments between children and staff.

Community Serving Community Child Care Center in Iowa City receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with an average rating of 4.1/5. Parents praise the caring staff and quality of care provided. One negative review mentions concerns about a specific staff member.

Community Childcare Center in Fairfield, Iowa receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff and quality of care. The facility offers good preschool options. One negative review mentions a specific staff member without elaborating on details.

The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA is a well-maintained community facility with excellent amenities including multiple pools, modern gym equipment, and wellness features like saunas and steam rooms. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of classes and activities available for all ages. However, some reviewers note the facility can be expensive and the layout is not intuitive.

Little Miracles Child Development Center in Indianola receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular appreciation for the new management and staff who demonstrate genuine care for children. Parents highlight the clean facility, reasonable pricing, engaging activities, and strong communication from leadership. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting significant developmental progress.

Color My World receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, safety, and educational quality, particularly for younger children and preschool preparation. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in service quality, with concerns about staff changes, communication issues, and increased screen time in the 3+ age groups.

Play and Learn Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the attentive and caring staff, clean facility, and strong developmental support for children. The new ownership is credited with improvements to the center. One negative review describes a serious incident involving inadequate supervision of an aggressive toddler in the infant room.

Tot Spot receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, and quality care. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision practices, staff communication, and management responsiveness to parent concerns.