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
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Bcss Abc Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 313 E Central St Reuter Hall, Raymond, IA
- Phone
- (319) 296-1089
Bosco Catholic Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 6916 Lafayette Rd, Raymond, IA
- Phone
- (319) 233-5980
Ymca School Age Care At Becker Elem
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1239 Sheldon St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 233-3531
Y'S Kids At Kingsley
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 201 Sunset Road, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 610-4518
Ymca School Age Care At Orange Elem
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5805 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 233-3531
Y'S Kids At Kittrell
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1304 Oregon St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 610-5908
Y'S Kids At Lowell
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1628 Washington St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 234-7589
Tri County Head Start-Longfellow Annex
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 305 Edwards Street, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 433-1960
Y'S Kids At Lou Henry
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 312 Rachael Street, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 234-7589
Y'S Kids At Lincoln Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 302 Cedar Bend St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 234-7589
Tri-County Head Start-Ema
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 205 Adams St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 235-0383
Y'S Kids At Highland
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 812 Idaho St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 610-5913
Y'S Kids At Cunningham
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1224 Mobile St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 234-7589
Tri-County Head Start-Elk Run
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 316 Mccoy Rd, Elk Run Heights, IA
- Phone
- (319) 433-2660
Y'S Kids At Irving Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1115 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 234-7589
Ymca School Age Care At Poyner Elem
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1138 Central Ave, Evansdale, IA
- Phone
- (319) 233-3531
Blessed Beginnings Learning Center
Church Daycare
- Address
- 7401 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA
- Phone
- (319) 266-2503
Uni Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1901 Campus St, Cedar Falls, IA
- Phone
- (319) 273-3946
Blessed Beginnings School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3001 S Main St, Cedar Falls, IA
- Phone
- (319) 277-1556
Montessori System School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3220 Terrace Dr, Cedar Falls, IA
- Phone
- (319) 266-0745
Orchard Hill Church Preschool
Church Daycare
Note: The reviews provided are for Orchard Hill Church, not specifically for their preschool program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, relevant teachings, engaging worship music, and strong community feel. The facility is described as spacious and suitable for gatherings.
Welcoming and inclusive communityrelevant and solid teachingengaging worship music
- Address
- 3900 Orchard Hill Dr, Cedar Falls, IA
- Phone
- (319) 277-0564
Learn & Play Preschool - Evansdale
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 120 Clark St, Evansdale, IA
- Phone
- (319) 236-6632
Grin And Grow Ltd-Pinecrest
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1407 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 291-2424
Small World Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 3475 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 235-6808
Jesup Bs/As
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 531 Prospect Street, Jesup, IA
- Phone
- (319) 827-1700
St Athanasius School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 641 Stevens St, Jesup, IA
- Phone
- (319) 827-1314
East Buchanan Csd-Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 414 5th Street North, Winthrop, IA
- Phone
- (319) 935-3767
St John School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 314 3rd St Ne, Independence, IA
- Phone
- (319) 334-7173
St Joseph Sunrise Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 216 N Broadway, New Hampton, IA
- Phone
- (641) 394-2865
Albia Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 105 S 7th Street, Albia, IA
- Phone
- (641) 932-2632
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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.