1,635 Daycare Centers in Iowa

Building Blocks receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, educational curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two recent one-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate care in certain classrooms, including feeding neglect, hygiene issues, illness outbreaks, and restricted parent access to video monitoring.

Story Time Preschool & Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention to children with special needs, and professional atmosphere. However, new parents report serious concerns including staff yelling and profanity, physical aggression toward children, poor hygiene, disorganization, and dismissive management responses to complaints.

A Child's World in Estherville, Iowa receives unanimous praise from parents across all 10 reviews (5/5 ratings). Parents consistently highlight caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, good communication throughout the day, and reasonable pricing. Multiple families stayed for several years and found the daycare well-prepared children for elementary school.

Little Endeavors in Ankeny is highly regarded by parents with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated teachers and director Sara for creating a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive. The center is commended for strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, creative activities, and professional management.

Parents consistently praise Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center (also referred to as All Star Daycare) for its caring staff and family-like environment. Director Karen is frequently highlighted for her attentiveness, professionalism, and support with child development and special needs. Multiple parents report significant child growth, smooth transitions, and strong staff-child relationships.

Children's Village West receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly, compassionate teachers and positive experiences for their children. One parent expressed concern about staff compensation and its potential impact on care quality.

All Star Day Care in Des Moines receives consistently high praise from parents. The daycare, led by director Karen, is recognized for its family-like atmosphere, individualized attention, caring staff, and support with child development and special needs. Parents highlight smooth transitions, strong emotional bonds between staff and children, and a welcoming environment.

A Child's World in West Des Moines receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and nurturing staff, safe and clean facility, strong communication throughout the day, and reasonable pricing. Multiple families report their children were well-prepared for elementary school and expressed difficulty leaving the center when relocating.

ST AMBROSE UNIV CHILDREN'S CAMPUS receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, care, and community involvement. However, one parent expressed significant concerns about classroom reorganization, overcrowding, and inflexible contract policies following administrative changes.