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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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W.E.E.K. Latchkey-Wilton Csd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1210 Cypress St, Wilton, IA
Phone
(563) 732-4161
Trinity Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
900 11th Ave West, Spencer, IA
Phone
(712) 262-8282
Ncjc - Hills Basp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Main St, Hills, IA
Phone
(319) 688-1105
Longfellow Key Basp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1355 Barrington Rd, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 330-2668
Eldora Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1111 10th St, Eldora, IA
Phone
(641) 939-3926
Little Irish Preschool & After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1903 S Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA
Phone
(712) 852-3464
Regina Am-Pm Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2120 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 337-5739
Resurrection Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4320 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA
Phone
(563) 583-5206
Kid Station At Heritage
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 Ne Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes, IA
Phone
(515) 577-9898
Little Mustang Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
709 W Main, Lake City, IA
Phone
(712) 464-7210
Eagle Grove Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
425 North Fort, Eagle Grove, IA
Phone
(515) 448-3126
Albert City - Truesdale Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Orchard Street, Albert City, IA
Phone
(712) 843-5416
College View Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1225 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 328-6452
Kids Connection-Lawson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5450 Nw 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA
Phone
(515) 252-8490
Beyond The Bell-Grant Ragan Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
645 Ne Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 987-0435
Kids Connection-Horizon Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5905 Nw 100th St, Johnston, IA
Phone
(515) 252-8490
Kids Connection-Beaver Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8701 Lyndhurst Dr, Johnston, IA
Phone
(515) 252-8490
Jefferson Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1027 Marquette St, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 424-0400
Monroe Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1926 W 4th St, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 271-0517
South Central Calhoun Community Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
709 West Main Street, Lake City, IA
Phone
(712) 464-7111
Kiddie Crusaders (Cyo Location)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1102 Grandview St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 233-1624
Fremont Elementary Before & After Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
525 E Main St, Fremont, IA
Phone
(641) 933-4211
Midland Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
510 3rd Avenue N, Oxford Junction, IA
Phone
(563) 488-2292
Ymca Childcare-Findley Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3025 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 975-8762
Bulldog Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 School St, Orient, IA
Phone
(641) 344-6802
Montessori School Of Marion
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9000 C Ave, Marion, IA
Phone
(319) 640-9178
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 N Roosevelt, Cherokee, IA
Phone
(712) 225-5728
The Goddard School Of Waukee
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Waukee for its warm, nurturing environment and highly educated, engaged staff. Children show strong academic progress and social-emotional development, with many entering kindergarten performing above grade level. Leadership (owner Liz and director Holly) are noted for their personal attention to families and staff retention.

Warm and welcoming environmentexcellent teacher-parent communicationeducated and professional staff
Address
80 Ne Carefree Lane, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 297-6555
Lincoln Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
300 Teeters Ct, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 430-4196
Kindercare Learning Centers-Hickman
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Centers-Hickman in Clive receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewed parents. Parents consistently praise the attentive, caring staff, developmental curriculum, strong security measures, and comprehensive daily communication through the mobile app. Children show advanced learning progress and smooth transitions to kindergarten.

Responsive and caring staffstrong curriculum with kindergarten preparationsecure facilities
Address
15200 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA
Phone
(515) 987-5755

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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.