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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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Lemme Basp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3100 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 325-5661
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Iowa City receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, comprehensive curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight the on-site cook, daily photo/video updates via app, enrichment classes, and long-term staff commitment. Multiple reviewers note their children have thrived academically and socially, with several planning to remain at the center through kindergarten readiness.

Dedicated and experienced staffthoughtful individualized curriculum starting at 6 weekson-site cook with dietary accommodations
Address
1504 Mall Dr, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 338-4513
Montessori Children'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 Circle Drive, North Liberty, IA
Phone
(319) 665-9625
Penn Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
230 N Dubuque St, North Liberty, IA
Phone
(319) 626-2373
Maharishi Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Dr, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-9400
Mothers Day Out Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1601 S Main St, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 469-6634
Jefferson County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
201 S 23rd St, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 682-8741
Keokuk County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
114 W Washington St, Sigourney, IA
Phone
(641) 622-9901
Anamosa Raiders Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
203 Hamilton St, Anamosa, IA
Phone
(319) 462-3549
St Patrick Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
216 N Garnavillo St, Anamosa, IA
Phone
(319) 462-2688
Panther Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
321 W South St, Monticello, IA
Phone
(319) 465-6882
Kidz R Us - Wyoming
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 W Webster St, Wyoming, IA
Phone
(563) 488-2242
Mother Goose Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
226 N Cedar St, Monticello, IA
Phone
(319) 465-5675
St John'S Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18927 Hwy 38, Monticello, IA
Phone
(319) 465-5369
Hacap Head Start-Orchard Hill
Headstart Programs
Address
2176 Lexington Blvd, Bldg 1, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-7275
St James Three Year Old Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
602 W 2nd St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-3631
Up With Kids - United Presbyterian Home
Child Daycare & Preschools

UP WITH KIDS - UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME receives consistently high ratings from visitors who praise the facility, staff, and community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment, helpful personnel, and various amenities available at this Washington, Iowa center-based facility.

Pleasant atmospherekind and helpful staffbeautiful facilities
Address
1203 E Washington St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-7522
Crestwood Elementary Preschool (Howard-Winn Csd)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1135 Canterbury St, Cresco, IA
Phone
(563) 547-2340
Neicac-Cresco Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1135 Canterbury, Cresco, IA
Phone
(563) 547-2459
Starmont Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3202 40th Street, Arlington, IA
Phone
(563) 933-2238
Neicac-Oelwein Head Start & Child Dev
Headstart Programs
Address
317 8th Ave Se, Ste E, Oelwein, IA
Phone
(319) 283-2304
Sacred Heart Child Care And Elf Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
601 1st Ave Sw, Oelwein, IA
Phone
(319) 283-1198
Tigerhawk Preschool (North Fayette Csd)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
400 North Pine Street, West Union, IA
Phone
(563) 422-3851
Little Star Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
750 1/2 Main Street, Arlington, IA
Phone
(563) 633-4900
Valley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
23493 Canoe Rd, Elgin, IA
Phone
(563) 426-5891
Neicac-West Union Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
400 N Pine St, West Union, IA
Phone
(563) 422-6101
Warmth And Wonders Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
208 S Olive St, Winfield, IA
Phone
(319) 257-7700
Henry County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1303 W Washington, Mount Pleasant, IA
Phone
(319) 385-4523
Grow-N-Glow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
304 E Main St, New London, IA
Phone
(319) 367-5303
New Hampton Csd-The Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
206 West Main, New Hampton, IA
Phone
(641) 394-2517

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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.