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 |
Browse by type in Iowa
All Daycare Centers in Iowa
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Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and effective communication. Children show enthusiasm about attending, and parents report feeling confident in their child's care and development. The center is noted for its cleanliness, curriculum quality, and useful parent communication app.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent teacher retentionstrong parent-teacher communication
- Address
- 15990 Elm St, Omaha, IA
- Phone
- (402) 334-7025
St. Mary And Immaculate Conception School System
Church Daycare
- Address
- 510 S 2nd St, Guttenberg, IA
- Phone
- (563) 252-1577
St Joseph'S Daycare
Church Daycare
- Address
- 403 Park St, Bellevue, IA
- Phone
- (563) 872-3284
Des Moines Early Childhood Programs-Moulton
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1541 8th Street, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 281-8472
Des Moines Early Childhood Programs-Walnut Street
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 281-8472
Little Learners Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3403 8th St, Emmetsburg, IA
- Phone
- (712) 415-1036
Emmetsburg Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1013 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA
- Phone
- (712) 330-4814
Bear Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 808 E Lucas St, Algona, IA
- Phone
- (515) 295-3509
Lollipop Preschool North
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 709 Mcintyre Dr, Anita, IA
- Phone
- (712) 249-1420
Anita Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 709 Mcintyre Drive, Anita, IA
- Phone
- (712) 762-3232
Anita Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 709 Mcintyre Drive, Anita, IA
- Phone
- (712) 762-3343
Christian Kids Daycare
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1104 11th Ave, Manson, IA
- Phone
- (712) 830-2813
Albert City After School Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 300 Orchard St, Albert City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 843-5416
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1825 530th St, Cherokee, IA
- Phone
- (712) 225-1990
The Children'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 714 N Division St, Audubon, IA
- Phone
- (712) 563-3641
B-F Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 502 N Main St, Bridgewater, IA
- Phone
- (641) 745-5155
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 525 N 6th Street, Armstrong, IA
- Phone
- (712) 868-3548
Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 606 Adrian St, Churdan, IA
- Phone
- (515) 389-3129
St Mary'S Little Hawks Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 321 Fulton St, Remsen, IA
- Phone
- (712) 786-1160
Mica Head Start-Grinnell
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1510 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA
- Phone
- (641) 990-1086
Halley'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1420 W Broadway St, Polk City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 984-9561
Kid Zone Early Learning Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1003 Broad St, Adair, IA
- Phone
- (641) 742-3031
Ankeny Basp-Southeast
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1005 Se Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
Ankeny Basp-Northeast
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1705 Ne Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
Prep Preschool Ankeny LLC
Church Daycare
- Address
- 602 Se Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 965-6952
Ankeny Basp-Crocker
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2910 Sw Applewood St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
The Study Loft By Tree House
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 110 Nw 9th St, Ste 4, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-4886
Ankeny Basp-Prairie Trail
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1850 Sw College Ave, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
Ankeny Basp-Westwood
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2920 Nw 9th St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
Ankeny Basp-Ashland Ridge
Church Daycare
- Address
- 2600 Nw Ash St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
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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.