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 |
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All Daycare Centers in Iowa
Showing 1,635 results
Lisbon Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 235 W School St, Lisbon, IA
- Phone
- (319) 455-2034
Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2210 Grand Ave, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 373-1444
Hand In Hand-Indian Creek
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2900 Indian Creek Rd, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 531-0858
Hand In Hand-Linn Grove Elem
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2301 50th St, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 373-3630
Ymca-Echo Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 Echo Hill Rd, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 366-6421
Kids INC-Francis Marion Intermediate
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2301 3rd Ave, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 929-0149
Hacap Head Start-Marion
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3405 7th Ave, Ste 100, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 447-5816
Kids INC-Starry
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 700 S 15th St, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 929-0150
Tiny Tigers Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 311 Division St, Morning Sun, IA
- Phone
- (319) 868-7206
Colonel'S Kids Child Care Center & Kfc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 250 Colonels Dr, Columbus Junction, IA
- Phone
- (319) 728-5101
Busy Hands Preschool And Daycare Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 14506 170th St, Letts, IA
- Phone
- (319) 726-3634
Scicap-Chariton Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 418 N Main St, Chariton, IA
- Phone
- (641) 774-4723
Nicao Head Start-Clarksville
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 219 N Mather St, Clarksville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 278-4213
Ncjc-Alexander Basp
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3571 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 358-0438
Grace Garden Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 806 13th Ave, Coralville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 351-4703
Performing Arts Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1619 2nd St, Coralville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 331-6970
Regina Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2140 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 337-2580
Kids Care Of Iowa City
Church Daycare
- Address
- 2675 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 337-2095
Willowwind School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 950 Dover St, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 338-6061
Weber Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3850 Rohret Rd, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 530-1494
Education Station #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 530 Pond View Drive, North Liberty, IA
- Phone
- (319) 626-2380
Education Station #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 970 N Bend Dr, North Liberty, IA
- Phone
- (319) 626-8556
Ncjc-Buford Garner Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 80 Birch St, North Liberty, IA
- Phone
- (319) 354-2886
Lakeview Care For Kids
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 111 N Chabal St, Solon, IA
- Phone
- (319) 624-3401
Montessori School Of Iowa City
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 374 Holiday Rd, Coralville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 338-9650
Central Cares INC
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 501 6th St, Coralville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 530-6287
Kirkwood Kares INC Basp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1401 9th St, Coralville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 331-7888
Hills Care For Kids
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 301 W Main St, Hills, IA
- Phone
- (319) 688-1000
Ncjc-Grant Wood
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1930 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 354-2886
Ncjc-Mark Twain Basp
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1355 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 354-2886
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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.