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 Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 873 |
| Headstart Programs | 163 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 155 |
| Before or After School | 444 |
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All Daycare Centers in Iowa
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Sacred Heart School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 234 N Sycamore, Monticello, IA
- Phone
- (319) 465-4605
Boone Extended Preschool - Page
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 102 S Boone St, Boone, IA
- Phone
- (515) 433-0840
Davis County Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 200 W Locust, Bloomfield, IA
- Phone
- (641) 682-8741
Boone Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1111 S Linn St, Boone, IA
- Phone
- (515) 432-2872
Onv-Earlville Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 226 Prospect St, Earlville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 923-3225
Waukee Head Start-Best Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 540 Walnut Street, Waukee, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-7428
Mica Head Start-St Paul'S
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 201 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 752-8755
Ottumwa Christian School Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 438 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 683-9119
Caei Family Enrichment Center Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 300 W 59th St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 362-5113
Nicao Head Start-Hoover
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1123 8th St Nw, Mason City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 421-4408
Harmony Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 33727 Route J40, Farmington, IA
- Phone
- (641) 682-8741
Emmet County Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 315 North 6th Street, Estherville, IA
- Phone
- (712) 362-5544
Jefferson Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1027 N Marquette, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-6057
Cherokee Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1006 N Roosevelt St, Cherokee, IA
- Phone
- (712) 225-5849
Acpc-Sawyer
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4316 Ontario St, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 460-1228
Acpc-Fellows
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1235 20th St, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 460-1433
Washington Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1406 N Grand Ave, Charles City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 257-6570
Love-N-Care Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3521 11th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (402) 991-9119
North Scott Child Care-White
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 121 S 5th St, Eldridge, IA
- Phone
- (563) 285-4450
Scfy Cody Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2100 Territorial Road, Leclaire, IA
- Phone
- (563) 323-5725
Scfy Grant Wood Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1423 Hillside Dr, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 323-5725
Spring Ahead Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 215 Clark St, Lime Springs, IA
- Phone
- (563) 566-8058
Seton Catholic Preschool And After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 117 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 682-8826
Hope Christian Preschool-Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1821 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 282-4481
Kids First Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4900 Bowling St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Phone
- (319) 365-1454
Kids & Company-Rue Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3326 6th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
Sieda Davis Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 200 W Locust St, Bloomfield, IA
- Phone
- (641) 664-3091
Mrs Brooke'S Curious Kids Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 505 E. Walsh, Centerville, IA
- Phone
- (641) 856-2918
St Matthew Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 2244 1st Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Phone
- (319) 362-3021
Isu Child Development Lab School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2222 Osborn Dr, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 294-7478
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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.