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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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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
Ankeny Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 963-9933
Ankeny Basp-Rock Creek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3800 Nw Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 965-9629
Ankeny Basp-Northwest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1202 Nw 1st St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 289-3926
2 For U Childcare-Ankeny
Child Daycare & Preschools

2 For U Childcare-Ankeny receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, strong learning curriculum, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple parents report driving significant distances to use this facility and express reluctance to leave despite relocating.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentstrong learning curriculum
Address
1670 Sw Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 777-3602
Kids Connection-Timber Ridge Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7370 Nw 54th Ave, Johnston, IA
Phone
(515) 252-8490
Traditions Children'S Center V, Bldg 100
Child Daycare & Preschools

Traditions Children's Center V receives mostly positive reviews praising warm, professional staff and a clean, organized facility with excellent communication. However, several serious safety concerns have been raised including unexplained injuries to an infant and allegations of improper child handling, along with complaints about management decisions regarding COVID policies.

Warm and caring staffclean and safe facilityexcellent parent communication with daily
Address
9809 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA
Phone
(515) 986-3757

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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.