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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Eagles Nest-Saydel Community School District
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5817 Ne 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 265-3451
Bergman Academy
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 100 45th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 274-0453
Casady Early Learning Cemter
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1801 16th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 323-8687
Metro Kids - King
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
Metro Kids - Morris
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1401 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 306-1177
Metro Kids - Oak Park
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 554-6086
Metro Kids - Wright
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5001 Sw 14th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 867-8858
Metro Kids - South Union
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4201 S Union St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 554-6962
Metro Kids - Park Avenue
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3141 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
Metro Kids - Howe
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 865-7713
Metro Kids - Mckinley
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1610 Se 6th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 867-3015
Metro Kids - Cattell
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3101 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
Holy Family School A.C.E.S.
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1265 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 262-8025
Metro Kids - Capitol View
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 554-1324
Metro Kids - Lovejoy
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 801 Se Kenyon, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 339-9105
Metro Kids - Willard
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 554-8879
Metro Kids - Stowe
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1411 E 33rd Street, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
Metro Kids - Phillips
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1701 Lay St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
Metro Kids - Brubaker
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2900 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 306-6848
Metro Kids - Garton
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2820 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 554-4826
Metro Kids - River Woods
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2929 Se 22nd St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
Metro Kids - Jackson
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3825 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 619-2402
Metro Kids - Jefferson
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 447-1131
Urbandale Adventuretime-Valerius Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3305 92nd St, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 457-5855
Urbandale Adventuretime-Jensen Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 6301 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 457-5855
Urbandale Adventuretime-Olmsted Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7110 Prairie Ave, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 457-5807
Urbandale Adventuretime-Rolling Green Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8100 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 457-5855
Pius Pals Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3601 66th St, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 276-1061
Creekside Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2743 82nd Place, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 277-8454
Urbandale Adventuretime-Webster Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 12955 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 457-5855
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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.