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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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school873
Headstart Programs163
Religious / Church Based Daycare155
Before or After School444

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🎨 Preschools 413✝️ Christian Daycare 50🎒 After School Programs 29🌱 Montessori 21⛪ Catholic Daycare 13📚 Kindergarten 3🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

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Trinity Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
800 N Sumner, Creston, IA
Phone
(641) 782-5095
Metro Kids - Walnut Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7951
Five Seasons Learning Centers-Grant
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
254 Outlook Dr Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 558-2555
Children'S Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4750 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 393-8383
The Growing Patch Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
702 Main St, Center Point, IA
Phone
(319) 343-0472
St Joseph Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
1430 14th St, Marion, IA
Phone
(319) 377-6348
Pekin Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
1062 Birch Ave, Packwood, IA
Phone
(319) 695-5127
Sunbeam Christian Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
419 N Delaware, Mason City, IA
Phone
(641) 424-7073
West Branch Community Elc-Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
128 Oliphant St, West Branch, IA
Phone
(319) 643-7447
West Branch Community Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
400 W Orange St, West Branch, IA
Phone
(319) 643-7447
Learn And Play Ps & Dcc - Cedar Falls
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4710 Cedar Heights Dr, Cedar Falls, IA
Phone
(319) 266-7944
Albia Preschool And Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
100 N 2nd St, Albia, IA
Phone
(641) 932-7835
Allamakee Csd-Bright Beginnings
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
953 3rd Ave. Nw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-6375
Little Home Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
611 8th Street, Lowden, IA
Phone
(563) 941-7790
Time For Tots Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
611 10th St, Harlan, IA
Phone
(712) 755-2086
Manning Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
123 Main Street, Ste A, Manning, IA
Phone
(712) 655-5437
Stella Sanford Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1724 Geneva St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 255-4321
Stella Sanford Cdc - West High
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
2001 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 898-2568
Irving Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
710 Iowa St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 202-0730
Shining Stars Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Shining Stars has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring, stable staff, clean facility, good communication, and child development. Negative reviews raise concerns about owner management practices, employee conduct, and aggressive debt collection tactics.

caring and stable staff with low turnoverclean and organized facilitydaily communication and photos
Address
1250 Ne 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA
Phone
(515) 564-0507
Discovery Time Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
210 3rd St Nw, Mitchellville, IA
Phone
(515) 967-4286
Traditions Children'S Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Traditions Children's Center III receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, child development activities, and safe environment, with several families having attended for multiple years. However, some parents report billing disputes, management concerns, and dissatisfaction with specific staff members and policies.

friendly and caring staffchildren are happy and excited to attendsafe environment
Address
3802 92nd Dr, Urbandale, IA
Phone
(515) 331-2121
Caei-Fairmount Pines Hs And Ehs
Headstart Programs
3
Address
4205 N Fairmount St, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 324-3236
Mz. Annie-Ru Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1112 Bridge Ave, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 322-3299
Christ'S Family Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4601 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 344-0063
Lots Of Activity Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4508 El Rancho Drive, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 388-4984
Kids Kampus Community Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
210 Main Street, Guttenberg, IA
Phone
(563) 252-3934
Danville Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
419 S Main St, Danville, IA
Phone
(319) 392-4627
Onv-Maquoketa Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
904 E Quarry St, Maquoketa, IA
Phone
(563) 652-3814
Little Leaps Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Little Leaps Learning Academy has highly polarized reviews with one 5-star rating praising staff engagement and safety, while five 1-star ratings cite serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, staff qualifications, and health issues. Parents report significant operational and management problems that conflict sharply with the single positive experience.

Staff interaction with childrensafe environmentfriendly staff
Address
715 W Locust St, Dubuque, IA
Phone
(563) 663-5603

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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.