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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Heart 2 Heart
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1111 Marshall St, Boone, IA
- Phone
- (515) 432-4124
Yss Boone Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 102 S Boone St, Boone, IA
- Phone
- (515) 451-4335
Ogden Csd-Ogden Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 307 Se 2nd Street, Ogden, IA
- Phone
- (515) 275-4426
Stratford Csd-4 Year Old Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1000 Shackespeare, Stratford, IA
- Phone
- (515) 838-2207
The Hawks Nest (Woodward-Granger Csd)
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2200 State Street, Granger, IA
- Phone
- (515) 999-2357
Gingerbread House Preschool - St Patrick School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1302 5th Street, Perry, IA
- Phone
- (515) 465-4186
P.A.C.E.S.
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1600 8th St, Perry, IA
- Phone
- (515) 465-8264
Traditions Children'S Center Vi
Child Daycare & Preschools
Traditions Children's Center VI in Waukee receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and safe, organized environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child connections, effective communication through the app, quality educational preparation for kindergarten, and special touches like holiday events. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning several years and would recommend the center to others.
Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipssafe and organized environment
- Address
- 1195 Se University Ave, Waukee, IA
- Phone
- (515) 216-2550
Wee Warriors-Prairieview
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 655 Se University Ave, Waukee, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5161
St Francis Of Assisi Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 223-4577
Hope West Des Moines Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 422-9122
Beyond The Bell-Woodland Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1120 S 95th St, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5196
Hope West Des Moines Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 422-9153
Beyond The Bell-Maple Grove Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1455 98th St, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5161
Wee Warriors-Timberline
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2605 Se La Grant Pkwy, Waukee, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5161
Beyond The Bell-Walnut Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4240 Nw 156th St, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5161
Beyond The Bell-Shuler Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 16400 Douglas Pkwy, Clive, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5161
Community Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2406 9 1/2 Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA
- Phone
- (515) 573-3011
St Edmond After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2321 6th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA
- Phone
- (515) 576-5182
Tinker Tots Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1006 Illinois St, Bedford, IA
- Phone
- (712) 523-2411
Sheryl K Johnson Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 400 Gleason Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 323-3703
Kids & Company-College View
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1225 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
St Albert Catholic Schools
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 400 Gleason Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 323-3703
Riverside Csd - Riverside Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 708 Glass Street, Oakland, IA
- Phone
- (712) 482-6296
Impact Asc
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 103 E Main St, Treynor, IA
- Phone
- (712) 487-3289
Rockin Robin'S Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 614 School St, Walnut, IA
- Phone
- (712) 784-2121
Underwood Latch-Key
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 601 3rd Street, Underwood, IA
- Phone
- (712) 556-2332
Kids & Company-Roosevelt
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 517 N 17th St, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 355-3297
Mom'S House Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3303 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 323-2474
Kids & Company-Bloomer
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 210 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 355-3290
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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.