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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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United Community Childcare Center & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1284 U Ave, Boone, IA
Phone
(515) 432-5319
Lilypad Learning Center Community Ps (Kennedy Ave)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
316 N Kennedy Ave, Madrid, IA
Phone
(612) 799-2496
Yss Ogden Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
307 Se 2nd St, Ogden, IA
Phone
(515) 298-0587
Northeast Hamilton Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
606 Illinois, Blairsburg, IA
Phone
(515) 325-6234
Adm Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1608 Grove St, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 993-4283
New Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
100 4th St, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 987-2352
Gan Shalom
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
33158 Ute Avenue, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 987-0899
Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
145 Ne Dartmoor, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 987-0443
Step Ahead Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Step Ahead Child Care & Preschool in Clive receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, beautiful facility, and individualized attention to children. Parents highlight the center's homemade meals, responsive communication, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate special needs. Multiple families report feeling confident leaving their children in this supportive, family-oriented environment.

Caring and welcoming staffbeautiful and clean facilityhomemade meals daily
Address
2555 Berkshire Pkwy, Ste B, Clive, IA
Phone
(515) 987-6991
Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Montessori Children's House receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teaching staff and strong Montessori curriculum. Parents highlight significant academic and social growth in their children, along with a safe, welcoming environment that fosters a genuine love of learning.

Dedicated and caring teachersage-appropriate Montessori materialsindividualized learning at child's own pace
Address
400 Cloverdale Dr, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 325-8346
Children'S Choice
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, #180, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 366-7050
Iowa Western Early Childhood Educ Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 325-3429
Jennie'S House Child Development Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 325-8070
Stepping Stones Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
117 N Elm St, Avoca, IA
Phone
(712) 307-6460
Hilltop Child Development Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
16996 State Orchard Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 352-1077
Turnbull Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1501 Mustang Drive, Shenandoah, IA
Phone
(712) 246-1204
St John Noah'S Ark Christian Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
301 N 13th St, Clarinda, IA
Phone
(712) 542-3708
Essex Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
513 Iowa St, Essex, IA
Phone
(712) 379-3870
Zion St. John'S Preschool (Paullina)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
103 W Bertha, Paullina, IA
Phone
(712) 949-3910
Kids Kampus INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
555 4th St Ne, Primghar, IA
Phone
(712) 957-0034
Praising Paws Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Praising Paws Preschool is a home-based pet boarding facility in Sanborn, Iowa, run by Sherry. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the personalized care, professional communication, and comfortable home environment provided for dogs during boarding and daycare stays.

Professional and knowledgeable caregiverhome-like environmentfrequent photo and video updates
Address
405 W 2nd St, Sanborn, IA
Phone
(712) 729-3288
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
1425 Pleasant Court Dr, Sheldon, IA
Phone
(712) 631-0010
Missouri Valley Head Start Preschool
Headstart Programs
5
Address
109 1/2 E Michigan St, Missouri Valley, IA
Phone
(712) 642-4481
Bright Start Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1003 Okey St, Hull, IA
Phone
(712) 439-1683
Covenant Kids Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
604 Third St Sw, Orange City, IA
Phone
(712) 737-2274
Rock Rapids Kids Club
Headstart Programs
5
Address
304 S Lincoln St, Rock Rapids, IA
Phone
(712) 472-2686
Carroll Area Ccc & Ps Kc Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
108 W 6th Street, Carroll, IA
Phone
(712) 775-2357
Stanton Child Resource Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
622 N Halland Ave, Stanton, IA
Phone
(712) 829-2801
Immanuel Little Lambs Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
505 Ne Dodge, Greenfield, IA
Phone
(641) 745-5155
Bluff'S Little Thinkers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
306 1st Street, Sergeant Bluff, IA
Phone
(712) 943-2603

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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.