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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Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2715 Iowa St, Perry, IA
- Phone
- (515) 465-5574
Van Meter Community Pre-Kindergarten INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA
- Phone
- (515) 966-2030
Country Club Kindercare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Country Club Kindercare in West Des Moines receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and well-supported across all age groups from infants through pre-kindergarten.
Caring and passionate staffthemed educational curriculumdevelopmental milestone support
- Address
- 7210 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 222-9685
Westlakes Kindercare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Westlakes KinderCare in West Des Moines receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents rated the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and qualified staff, strong communication, clean facility, and effective curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and learning new skills daily.
Caring and attentive teacherswelcoming environmentstrong parent communication
- Address
- 6670 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 221-0718
Scicap-Leon Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1601 Nw Church St, Leon, IA
- Phone
- (641) 446-8050
St Paul Lutheran Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1217 4th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA
- Phone
- (515) 955-7208
Kidzone Christian Daycare Center & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1111 5th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA
- Phone
- (515) 955-3618
Fort Dodge Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3611 Maple Dr, Fort Dodge, IA
- Phone
- (515) 573-2453
Little Bison Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 404 2nd St Nw, Buffalo Center, IA
- Phone
- (641) 562-2950
Nicao Head Start-Winnebago
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1405 West I Street, Forest City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 582-2670
Forest City Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 305 Walnut St, Forest City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 585-3233
Hanson Family Life Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 306 S 6th St, Forest City, IA
- Phone
- (641) 585-5187
Aurelia Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 216 Ash St, Aurelia, IA
- Phone
- (712) 434-2521
Orange City Area Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1103 Lincoln Cr Se, Orange City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 737-3889
Ready,Set, Grow! Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 101 W 5th Street, Alta, IA
- Phone
- (712) 200-4205
Exira Community Preschool - Exira-Ehk Csd
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 105 E. School Street, Exira, IA
- Phone
- (712) 268-5318
South Central Calhoun Community Schools-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 330 Brower Street, Rockwell City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 786-3489
Tri-Center Preschool/Tri-Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 33980 310th Street, Neola, IA
- Phone
- (515) 281-8472
Twin Rivers Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 202 College Avenue, Bode, IA
- Phone
- (515) 379-1309
Woodbury Central Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 408 S. 4th Street, Moville, IA
- Phone
- (712) 873-3128
Wildcat Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2959 Us Highway 275, Hamburg, IA
- Phone
- (712) 382-2017
Little Sabers Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2204 Highway G71, Bussey, IA
- Phone
- (641) 218-0156
Little Eagles Preschool - Lawton-Bronson Csd
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 113 W. 1st Street, Bronson, IA
- Phone
- (712) 948-3361
Ellis I. Levitt Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 280-5397
Postville Childcare Services INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 210 S Ogden St, Postville, IA
- Phone
- (563) 864-7669
Ready, Set, Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 101 W 5th St, Alta, IA
- Phone
- (712) 200-4250
Longfellow Elem. - Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2900 8th Av, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 929-0151
Aquin Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 210 Grant St, Cascade, IA
- Phone
- (563) 852-7020
Ossian Desales Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 414 E Main St, Ossian, IA
- Phone
- (563) 532-9353
Clarinda Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 210 N 17th St, Clarinda, IA
- Phone
- (712) 542-3652
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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.