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
Showing 1,635 results
King'S Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1115 A Ave East, Albia, IA
- Phone
- (641) 932-2271
Wee Saints Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 122 W 8th St, Saint Ansgar, IA
- Phone
- (641) 713-4652
Merri-Land Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 212 N Main Street, Saint Ansgar, IA
- Phone
- (641) 713-4873
Stacyville Kids Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 603 N Broad St, Stacyville, IA
- Phone
- (641) 710-2367
Moravia Elementary After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 507 N Trussell Ave, Moravia, IA
- Phone
- (641) 724-3311
Appanoose County Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 722 N 1st St, Centerville, IA
- Phone
- (641) 856-6089
Prime Time Youth Care-North
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1102 E Fourth St, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 684-5441
Wapello County Head Start-Agassiz Site
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 608 E Williams, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 682-8741
Prime Time Youth Care-South
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 50 Traxler Drive, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 682-4502
Ottumwa Community Preschool Wraparound Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 608 E Williams, Ottumwa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 684-7179
Cardinal School District Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 5414 Highway 16, Eldon, IA
- Phone
- (641) 682-8741
New Albin Elementary (The Rainbow Room)
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 401 Locust St., Box 26, New Albin, IA
- Phone
- (563) 568-2170
Allamakee Csd-Waterville Bright Beginnings
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 115 Main Street, Waterville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 535-7245
St Patrick'S Clover Patch Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 200 2nd St Sw, Waukon, IA
- Phone
- (563) 568-2170
St. Patrick School-Junior Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 200 2nd Street Sw, Waukon, IA
- Phone
- (563) 568-2170
Neicac-Waukon Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 953 3rd Ave Nw, Waukon, IA
- Phone
- (563) 568-3603
Gmg Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1710 Wallace Ave, Green Mountain, IA
- Phone
- (641) 474-2251
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 713 S 12th St, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 753-7038
Mica Head Start-Hope Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2203 S 3rd Ave, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 754-1538
Mica Head Start-Fumc
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 202 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 754-4674
Mica Head Start-High Street
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 206 W High St, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 753-4877
Charlie'S Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 109 Main St, Dike, IA
- Phone
- (319) 989-2097
Ymca School Age Care At Dike Elem
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 330 Main St, Dike, IA
- Phone
- (319) 233-3531
Wolf Creek Child Care & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 201 N Wilhelm St, Conrad, IA
- Phone
- (641) 366-3300
Delwood Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 311 Delmare Ave, Delmar, IA
- Phone
- (563) 674-4164
Cas- Camanche After School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 508 11th Place, Camanche, IA
- Phone
- (563) 259-9036
Neicac-Postville Head Start And Cdc
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 210 S Ogden, Postville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 864-7075
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 312 S 4th St, Clinton, IA
- Phone
- (563) 242-1663
Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1070 7th Ave Ne, Sioux Center, IA
- Phone
- (712) 722-8270
St. Mary'S Rising Star Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 303 3rd Avenue North, Humboldt, IA
- Phone
- (515) 332-2134
Page 40 of 55· 1,635 results
Other Daycare Centers in Iowa
Des Moines(45)Des Moines(40)Cedar Rapids(39)Cedar Rapids(27)Sioux City(25)Davenport(24)Iowa City(24)West Des Moines(24)Ankeny(23)Dubuque(22)Davenport(20)Council Bluffs(19)Waterloo(17)Sioux City(16)Council Bluffs(15)Des Moines(14)Ames(13)Des Moines(13)Iowa City(12)North Liberty(12)West Des Moines(12)Bettendorf(11)Cedar Falls(11)Cedar Rapids(11)Johnston(11)Waterloo(11)Waukee(11)Coralville(10)Marion(10)Mason City(10)Muscatine(10)Dubuque(9)Grimes(9)Johnston(9)Urbandale(9)Urbandale(9)Ankeny(8)Ankeny(8)Iowa City(8)Marion(8)Pleasant Hill(8)Sioux City(8)Burlington(7)Cedar Rapids(7)Clinton(7)Clive(7)Dubuque(7)Sioux City(7)Ames(6)Cedar Falls(6)Davenport(6)Davenport(6)Decorah(6)Fort Dodge(6)Newton(6)Oskaloosa(6)Burlington(5)Carroll(5)Cedar Falls(5)Creston(5)Huxley(5)Indianola(5)Marshalltown(5)Norwalk(5)Ottumwa(5)Pella(5)Spencer(5)Washington(5)Waterloo(5)Waukee(5)Adel(4)Altoona(4)Altoona(4)Altoona(4)Atlantic(4)Bettendorf(4)Bettendorf(4)Charles City(4)Denison(4)Fairfield(4)Forest City(4)Fort Dodge(4)Fort Madison(4)Grinnell(4)Grundy Center(4)Hiawatha(4)Keokuk(4)Marshalltown(4)Milford(4)Muscatine(4)Perry(4)Sergeant Bluff(4)Webster City(4)Webster City(4)West Des Moines(4)Bloomfield(3)Boone(3)Centerville(3)Cherokee(3)
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.