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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Western Dubuque Csd-Seton Rainbow Circle Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10801 Sundown Road, Peosta, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-5967
Seton Catholic School (Peosta)
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7495 Burds Road, Peosta, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-5967
Nicc Child Development Center-Peosta
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8342 Nicc Dr, Peosta, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-5110
Dcy School-Age Program - Seton
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7597 Burds Rd, Peosta, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-3371
Early Learners Cdc On Windsor
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3495 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 583-3501
St. Joseph The Worker Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2105 St Joseph Street, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 582-1246
Onv-Prescott Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1151 White St, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 552-4238
Mini Masterpieces Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1205 Cleveland Ave, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 543-1106
Onv-St Mark Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 583-0549
Early Learners Cdc On Duggan
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 610 Duggan Dr, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-8160
St Francis Xavier Early Education Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 203 2nd St Sw, Dyersville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 875-7376
The Kid Project Community Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 415 9th Ave Sw, Dyersville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 875-2080
Onv-Epworth Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 110 Bierman Rd, Epworth, IA
- Phone
- (563) 876-9076
Children'S House Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15711 Monastery Rd, Peosta, IA
- Phone
- (563) 556-3769
Onv-Dyersville Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 750 5th St Nw, Dyersville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 875-7513
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1460 Highway 147 E, Rockford, IA
- Phone
- (641) 756-3508
Immaculate Conception Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1203 Clark St, Charles City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 228-1225
Nicao Head Start-Floyd County
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 404 N Jackson St, Charles City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 228-4515
Tlc: The Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 404 North Jackson, Charles City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 228-4525
St John Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 200 S Main St, Charles City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 228-7274
Cub Cadet Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1441 Gull Ave, Ste A, Latimer, IA
- Phone
- (641) 579-6555
Young Explorers Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 620 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA
- Phone
- (515) 758-2829
Wee Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 210 W Green, Winterset, IA
- Phone
- (515) 473-5284
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 101 E View Place, Osceola, IA
- Phone
- (641) 342-3121
Tiger Tots Community Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 613 W North St, Madrid, IA
- Phone
- (515) 795-3359
Stratford Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1000 Shakespeare Ave, Stratford, IA
- Phone
- (515) 838-2204
St Thomas Aquinas Ps & Blast After School Prog
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 624 Dubuque St, Webster City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 832-1346
Faith'S Flock Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 602 S 14th St, Adel, IA
- Phone
- (515) 993-3848
Traditions Children'S Center IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
Traditions Children's Center IV receives highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the staff, director Nicole, and educational quality, reporting their children thrived there. However, three parents report serious concerns including alleged racism, bullying, poor behavior management, rudeness from staff and director, and inadequate response to conflicts.
Kind and helpful staffDirector Nicole praised by some parentsStrong educational programs
- Address
- 2555 156th St, Clive, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-7467
Kids Campus
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1205 13th Street, Dallas Center, IA
- Phone
- (515) 993-1190
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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.