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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Little Pirates Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 136 S Washington St, Hudson, IA
- Phone
- (319) 230-8405
Happy Time Preschool & Daycare
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 3520 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 235-6783
Small Wonders Learning Center
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 1307 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 235-9309
Son Rise Christian School & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 928 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 235-6191
Little Island Child Care-Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 311 5th St N, Fairbank, IA
- Phone
- (319) 635-2391
Little Island Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 101 4th St North, Fairbank, IA
- Phone
- (319) 635-2391
Kids Corner Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 314 6th Street North, Winthrop, IA
- Phone
- (319) 935-3434
Growing Tree Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 833 Ash St, Osage, IA
- Phone
- (641) 420-2926
Kids World Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 722 N First St, Centerville, IA
- Phone
- (641) 437-1500
Indian Hills Community College Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 683-5192
Sonshine Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 700 E Olive St, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 753-3082
Little Cougar Playhouse & Discovery Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 609 S Monroe St, Box 188, Wellsburg, IA
- Phone
- (641) 869-5121
Grundy Community Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1201 9th St, Grundy Center, IA
- Phone
- (319) 825-3565
Grundy Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1001 8th St, Grundy Center, IA
- Phone
- (319) 825-6257
Prince Of Peace Preschool & Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 245 26th Ave N, Clinton, IA
- Phone
- (563) 242-9258
Kids Of The Kingdom Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Kids of the Kingdom Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, welcoming staff and hands-on learning approach. Parents highlight the religious education component, strong kindergarten preparation, and family-like atmosphere as key strengths.
Kind and caring teachershands-on learning activitiesreligious/Bible education
- Address
- 109 Maple St, Burt, IA
- Phone
- (712) 924-3388
Sentral Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 308 310th St, Fenton, IA
- Phone
- (515) 889-2261
Bobcat Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1910 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 328-1921
Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 780 250th Ave, Pella, IA
- Phone
- (641) 621-8942
Lilypad Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 600 E 1st St, Huxley, IA
- Phone
- (515) 597-5437
Nevada Community Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1037 8th Street, Nevada, IA
- Phone
- (515) 382-1600
Tug'S Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 950 N Illinois, Mason City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 424-9023
Ms. Hollie'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1118 Timberlane Dr, Huxley, IA
- Phone
- (515) 291-5604
Kinderhaus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 701 Iowa Ave, Decorah, IA
- Phone
- (563) 379-7303
Colfax Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 20 W Broadway, Colfax, IA
- Phone
- (515) 674-9154
Young Hearts Children'S Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 31 E State St, Colfax, IA
- Phone
- (515) 674-9225
Inspirations Child Care And Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1005 2nd St, Sully, IA
- Phone
- (641) 594-3355
Elzora Town Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 316 N 5th St, Milo, IA
- Phone
- (641) 942-6138
St Anthony Early Childhood And Olg
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 2160 Rosedale Ave, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-2820
West Fork Preschool-Sheffield
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 504 Park St, Sheffield, IA
- Phone
- (641) 892-4159
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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.