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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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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
Traditions Children'S Center II Bldg 200
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Traditions Children's Center II Building 200 for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and strong communication with families. Directors Makaila and Stephanie are frequently highlighted for their attentiveness and leadership. All reviewers report high satisfaction with their children's happiness, safety, and developmental progress.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmospherestrong parent communication
Address
480 S 51st St, Bldg 200, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 327-0008
Kids West-Western Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
600 39th St, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 577-6906
Kids West-Hillside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 577-6882
Sacred Heart Plus
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1653 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 226-9662
Airazi Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1119 5th St, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 255-0220
Kids West-Fairmeadows Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
807 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 633-5018
Kids West-Jordan Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4105 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 577-6873
Kids West-Westridge Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5500 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 577-6908
Kids West-Crossroads Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1050 50th St, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 577-6857
Generation Next-Farm Bureau
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 226-6017
Walnut Street Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-8548
Bright Horizons At The Downtown School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 556-6417
Metro Kids - Samuelson
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3929 Bel Aire Rd, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7951
Frank J Ross Boys & Girls Clubs-Moore
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3716 50th St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7651
Metro Kids - Hillis
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 943-5500
Metro Kids - Monroe
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3015 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7951
St Theresa Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1230 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 277-3788
Kids Connection-Holy Trinity School
Church Daycare
Address
2922 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 255-3162
Metro Kids - Windsor
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 318-1250
Metro Kids - Perkins
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4301 College Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 783-9245
Metro Kids - Hanawalt
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 56th St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 783-9304
Metro Kids - Greenwood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
316 37th St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7951
Metro Kids - Hubbell
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 42nd St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7951
St Augustin Before And After Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4320 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 279-5049

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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.