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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 TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school873
Headstart Programs163
Religious / Church Based Daycare155
Before or After School444

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🎨 Preschools 413✝️ Christian Daycare 50🎒 After School Programs 29🌱 Montessori 21⛪ Catholic Daycare 13📚 Kindergarten 3🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

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Crittenton Center'S Liberty Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1623 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 294-4513
Apple Tree Preschool And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3835 Indian Hills Dr, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-1002
Beyond The Bell-East Middle
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5401 Lorraine Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 277-3600
Caa Of Siouxland Shared Visions
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2711 S Helen, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 274-9940
Promiseland Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
4001 Indian Hills Dr, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 574-0737
Holy Cross St Michael Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4105 Harrison St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-1090
Beyond The Bell-Spalding Park Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4101 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 274-4043
Beyond The Bell-North Middle
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2101 Outer Dr N, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6804
Little Lambs Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
203 Port Neal Rd, Sergeant Bluff, IA
Phone
(712) 943-4507
Bb'S Preschool & Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3919 Jefferson St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-9061
Unity Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1901 Unity Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6839
Beyond The Bell-Unity
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1901 Unity Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 277-3600
Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care in Sioux City receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising responsive staff, good communication, and quality care, while three parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about teacher conduct, lack of curriculum adherence, safety issues, and poor management. The North Side location appears to have significantly worse reviews than other locations.

Responsive communication with parentsquick injury reportingattentive staff
Address
1171 Outer Dr N, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 226-2223
Angel House Ps & School-Age Program
Church Daycare
Address
3002 Jackson St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 234-1854
Okoboji Y Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1100 8th St, Milford, IA
Phone
(712) 330-6944
Harris-Lake Park Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
105 Ave A West, Lake Park, IA
Phone
(712) 832-3437
Milford Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1100 8th St, Milford, IA
Phone
(712) 338-2534
Time-Out Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1010 Julia St, Okoboji, IA
Phone
(712) 330-6614
Spirit Lake Y Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2901 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA
Phone
(712) 330-0212
Terril Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 S Schooley St, Terril, IA
Phone
(712) 853-6111
Sibley Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
921 1st St Ne, Sibley, IA
Phone
(712) 754-3348
Farragut Csd-Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
907 Hartford Avenue, Farragut, IA
Phone
(712) 385-8131
Hinton Little Hawks Preschool And Daycare (Age 4)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
315 W Grand St, Hinton, IA
Phone
(712) 947-4339
Hinton Little Hawks Preschool And Daycare (Age 3)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
315 W Grand St, Hinton, IA
Phone
(712) 947-4339
Remsen - Union Csd - Little Rockets Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
511 Roosevelt St., Remsen, IA
Phone
(712) 786-1192
Building Blocks Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
601 12th St Sw, Le Mars, IA
Phone
(712) 546-5437
Gehlen Catholic Preschool/Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
709 Plymouth St Ne, Le Mars, IA
Phone
(712) 546-4181
Christopher Robin Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
220 Brandon St, Kingsley, IA
Phone
(712) 378-2021
Rainbow Valley Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
58962 380th St, Hastings, IA
Phone
(712) 527-8080
Mills County Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Mills County YMCA Child Development Center in Glenwood receives consistently positive feedback from patrons. Reviews highlight excellent staff, clean facilities, and quality programs including swim lessons and fitness classes. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities available for both children and adults.

Friendly and helpful staffquality swim instructionflexible scheduling for working families
Address
110 Sivers Rd, Glenwood, IA
Phone
(712) 527-4352

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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.