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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Kids & Company-Longfellow
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2011 S 10th St, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 355-3296
Little Hands At Work And Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
Little Hands at Work and Play has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff treatment. While some parents praised teachers and overall care quality, multiple parents reported sudden dismissals without notice, inconsistent discipline policies, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior from leadership. Several families report losing childcare arrangements abruptly, causing financial and logistical hardship.
Excellent teachers and director (past)good quality care for some childrensome staff members described as awesome
- Address
- 205 S 27th St, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 325-5530
Kids & Company-Edison
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2218 Third Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 355-3291
Kids & Company-Lewis & Clark
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1603 Grand Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
Kids & Company-Franklin
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3130 Avenue C, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
Kids & Company-Hoover
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1205 N Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
Riverside Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 708 Glass St, Oakland, IA
- Phone
- (712) 482-5527
St Paul Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12 1/2 Park St, Treynor, IA
- Phone
- (712) 487-3960
Noah'S Ark Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 118 W 2nd St, Sutherland, IA
- Phone
- (712) 446-2406
Kingdom Kids Preschool-Sheldon Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1425 E 9th St, Sheldon, IA
- Phone
- (712) 324-2429
Children'S World Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1221 E 6th St, Sheldon, IA
- Phone
- (712) 324-4837
Kids Express Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 102 Prospect St, Sanborn, IA
- Phone
- (712) 930-5535
Hartley Umc Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 361 N 8th Ave W, Hartley, IA
- Phone
- (712) 928-5665
Hms Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 240 1st St Se, Hartley, IA
- Phone
- (712) 728-3362
Learning Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 102 Prospect St, Sanborn, IA
- Phone
- (712) 930-3251
Sheldon Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1221 E 6th St, Sheldon, IA
- Phone
- (712) 324-3825
Boyer Valley Campus Care-Dunlap
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1102 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA
- Phone
- (712) 643-2251
Lo-Ma Kid Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1200 N 2nd Ave, Logan, IA
- Phone
- (712) 644-2168
Woodbine Latchkey Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 501 Weare Street, Woodbine, IA
- Phone
- (712) 647-2440
One Way Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 724 N 8th St, Missouri Valley, IA
- Phone
- (712) 642-4749
Woodbine Head Start Preschool
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 501 Weare St, Woodbine, IA
- Phone
- (712) 647-2535
Harlan Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 701 10th St, Harlan, IA
- Phone
- (712) 755-7537
Ireton Christian School/Kids Of The Kingdom Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 104 5th Street, Ireton, IA
- Phone
- (712) 278-2245
Hull Christian School-Little Blessings
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1301 5th Street, Hull, IA
- Phone
- (712) 439-2273
Project Youth Jungle Kidz
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1305 7th Street, Rock Valley, IA
- Phone
- (712) 451-6727
Sioux Center Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1124 7th Ave Ne, Sioux Center, IA
- Phone
- (712) 722-3157
Stepping Stones Preschool - Dordt College
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1124 7th Ave Ne, Sioux Center, IA
- Phone
- (712) 722-4850
West Sioux Preschool/Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 303 Oak St, Ireton, IA
- Phone
- (712) 278-2374
Wee Blessings Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 420 Central Ave Nw, Orange City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 737-4909
Project Youth Daycare Center G2
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1712 20th Ave, Rock Valley, IA
- Phone
- (712) 470-5861
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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.