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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Joyful Sparks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 111 S Douglas, Afton, IA
- Phone
- (641) 344-7301
I Think I Can Child Care Basp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 901 N Elm, Creston, IA
- Phone
- (641) 202-0007
Creative Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 305 W Howard, Creston, IA
- Phone
- (641) 782-2384
Creston Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 901 N Elm St, Creston, IA
- Phone
- (641) 782-8002
Discovery Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 701 W Townline St, Creston, IA
- Phone
- (641) 782-3779
I Think I Can Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 705 S Cherry St, Creston, IA
- Phone
- (641) 782-7117
Discovery Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 600 2nd Ave Sw, Pocahontas, IA
- Phone
- (712) 335-4804
Laurens Marathon Early Childhood Program
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 300 W Garfield, Laurens, IA
- Phone
- (712) 841-5000
Good Shepherd Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 501 Elliott St, Stanton, IA
- Phone
- (712) 829-2421
Kaleidoscope Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 904 Broad St, Red Oak, IA
- Phone
- (712) 623-8390
Sunshine N Rainbows
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1201 Highland Ave, Red Oak, IA
- Phone
- (712) 623-2285
Mapleton Head Start Preschool
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 410 S 6th St, Mapleton, IA
- Phone
- (712) 882-1060
Magic Depot Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 307 Jasper St, Onawa, IA
- Phone
- (712) 433-1998
Hearts And Hugs Day Care INC
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 905 Benton Ave, Corning, IA
- Phone
- (641) 322-4601
Nodaway Valley Preschool (Csd)
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 324 Nw Second Street, Greenfield, IA
- Phone
- (641) 743-6136
Orient-Macksburg School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 201 School Street, Orient, IA
- Phone
- (641) 337-5061
Denison I & II Head Start Centers
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1826 3rd Ave South, Denison, IA
- Phone
- (712) 263-7105
Ar-We-Va Csd-Little Rockets Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 108 Clinton Avenue, Westside, IA
- Phone
- (712) 677-2236
Denison Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1500 5th Ave South, Denison, IA
- Phone
- (712) 263-5562
Boyer Valley Campus Care-Dow City
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 212 S School St, Dow City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 674-3826
Open Arms Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 500 N 24th St, Denison, IA
- Phone
- (712) 263-4405
Little Mavs Childcare Center-Everly
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 306 E 2nd St, Everly, IA
- Phone
- (712) 834-2300
Udmo Early Childhood Program-Jefferson School
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 411 E 10th St, Spencer, IA
- Phone
- (712) 264-8855
First English Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1311 E 18th St, Spencer, IA
- Phone
- (712) 262-3699
Sacred Heart School Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1111 4th Ave W, Spencer, IA
- Phone
- (712) 262-6428
War Eagle Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3232 W 4th St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 224-7388
Cozy Place Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 301 W 7th St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 333-7918
Westside Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1509 George St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 255-5493
Loess Hills Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1717 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 258-6471
Beyond The Bell-West Middle
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3301 W 19th St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6813
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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.