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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Wilson Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2002 N Clark St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-6057
Scfy-Newcomb Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
- Address
- 2619 N Division St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 345-6511
Adams Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3029 Division St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-0901
Caei-Mid City Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3801 Marquette St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 391-9161
Jfk Child Care Services At Jfk Catholic School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1627 W 42nd St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 391-3030
Fillmore Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7307 Pacific St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-0919
Truman Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5506 N Pine St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-6060
All Saints Catholic School Before & After Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1926 Marquette St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 324-3205
Harrison Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1032 W 53rd St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-0946
Rivermont Collegiate
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1821 Sunset Dr, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 359-1366
Kids Choice Kindercare #305011
Child Daycare & Preschools
Kids Choice KinderCare #305011 in Bettendorf receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, communication app, and quality of instruction. One parent reported a negative experience with enrollment miscommunication regarding summer program availability.
Caring and experienced teachersstructured curriculum with daily updates via appstrong communication
- Address
- 2986 Victoria St, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 332-5900
Morning Star Academy
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1426 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 359-5700
St John Vianney Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 4097 18th St, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 332-5308
Quad City Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2400 E 46th St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 355-1289
Kindercare Learning Center #0837
Child Daycare & Preschools
KinderCare Learning Center #0837 in Davenport receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the caring teachers, creative activities, and communication through their app. One parent reported poor enrollment communication and availability issues, while another gave a positive 4-star review noting improvements and responsiveness to concerns.
Caring and patient teacherscreative activities and learning opportunitiesKinderCare app with daily updates and photos
- Address
- 2108 E Locust St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 326-1660
Skip-A-Long Child Development Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3520 Crow Creek Rd, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 441-9998
North Scott Child Care - Shepard
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 220 W Grove St, Long Grove, IA
- Phone
- (563) 285-9710
Tlc Christian Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18137 Criswell St, Pleasant Valley, IA
- Phone
- (563) 332-5188
Acpc-Meeker
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 300 20th St, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 460-0700
Ames Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 925 S 16th St, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 233-0110
Acpc-Mitchell
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3521 Jewel Drive, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 233-2901
Small Wonders Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1500 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 239-5366
Janesville Csd Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 505 Barrick Rd, Janesville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 987-2581
Wapsie Valley Elem-Readlyn Latchkey Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 200 E 4th St, Readlyn, IA
- Phone
- (319) 279-3323
Tripoli Schools Before And After School Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 309 9th Ave Sw, Tripoli, IA
- Phone
- (319) 882-4203
Community Lutheran School Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 124 W 4th Street, Readlyn, IA
- Phone
- (319) 279-3541
Neicac-Waverly Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1805 Horton Rd, Waverly, IA
- Phone
- (319) 352-2228
Kiki'S Kids Learning Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1858 Hayes Lane, West Point, IA
- Phone
- (319) 470-0352
Holy Trinity Ecc - St Paul Site
Church Daycare
- Address
- 2040 Locust St, Saint Paul, IA
- Phone
- (319) 469-3881
Lake Mills Community Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 711 Hwy 69 N, Lake Mills, IA
- Phone
- (641) 592-1318
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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.