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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St Thomas Preschool - Webster City Csd
Church Daycare
- Address
- 624 Dubuque Street, Webster City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 832-9241
Kids Club - Hubbard-Radcliffe Schools
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 501 Isabella St, Radcliffe, IA
- Phone
- (515) 899-2111
Pella Christian-Creation Station Christian Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 909 Franklin Street, Pella, IA
- Phone
- (641) 628-8673
Pella Christian Grade School - One To Grow On
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 216 Liberty, Pella, IA
- Phone
- (641) 628-2414
Pleasantville Community Schools & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA
- Phone
- (515) 848-0566
Knoxville Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 300 Panther Dr, Knoxville, IA
- Phone
- (641) 842-6117
Acpc-Edwards
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 820 Miller St, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 233-2901
Yss Gilbert Elementary Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 109 Rothmoor Dr, Gilbert, IA
- Phone
- (515) 291-1048
The 2,000 Day Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 111 Main St, Gilbert, IA
- Phone
- (515) 233-3005
Yss-Gilbert Intermediate Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 103 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA
- Phone
- (515) 290-1716
Lilypad Learning Center On Main
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 109 N Main St, Huxley, IA
- Phone
- (515) 597-3100
Yss Ballard Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 105 E Main St, Slater, IA
- Phone
- (515) 291-9050
Yss Roland-Story Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 900 Hillcrest Dr, Story City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 291-1564
Precious Miracles LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 221 Main Street, Readlyn, IA
- Phone
- (319) 279-4033
Keokuk Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1578 Hilton Rd, Keokuk, IA
- Phone
- (319) 524-5752
St Mary'S Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 3100 W Madison Ave, Fairfield, IA
- Phone
- (641) 472-5996
Great Plays Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 485 S Linn, New Hampton, IA
- Phone
- (641) 394-5840
Ymca After School Program-Clear Creek
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 901 S 14th St, Clear Lake, IA
- Phone
- (641) 422-5999
West Fork Preschool-Rockwell
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 210 S 2nd Street, Rockwell, IA
- Phone
- (641) 822-3236
St Francis Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 310 Columbus Dr, Marshalltown, IA
- Phone
- (641) 753-8744
Little Paws Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 105 S East St, Manly, IA
- Phone
- (641) 454-3283
Purple And Gold Preschool (Whittier)
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1306 W Salem, Indianola, IA
- Phone
- (515) 961-9570
Martensdale-St Marys Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 390 Burlington, Martensdale, IA
- Phone
- (641) 344-9889
Wee Soar Daycare And Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 509 N Iowa Ave, Nora Springs, IA
- Phone
- (641) 749-5301
Wee Ones Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 420 1st Ave Ne, Hampton, IA
- Phone
- (641) 456-8471
Teaching And Learning For Christ Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 315 4th Ave Ne, Belmond, IA
- Phone
- (641) 444-4149
Little Huskies North Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1726 N John Wayne Dr, Winterset, IA
- Phone
- (515) 462-1208
West Hancock Csd-Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 510 9th Avenue Sw, Britt, IA
- Phone
- (641) 843-3833
Murray Csd-Preschool
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 216 Sherman Street, Murray, IA
- Phone
- (641) 447-2517
Scicap-Osceola Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2315 N Main St, Osceola, IA
- Phone
- (641) 342-1088
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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.