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 |
Browse by type in Iowa
All Daycare Centers in Iowa
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Wilton Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 820 W 5th St, Wilton, IA
- Phone
- (563) 732-5437
Zion Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 117 E Prairie St, Wilton, IA
- Phone
- (563) 732-2912
New Sharon Child Care And Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 2163 135th Street, New Sharon, IA
- Phone
- (641) 637-2295
Peek-A-Boo Point Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 604 North B Street, Oskaloosa, IA
- Phone
- (641) 676-1421
Stepping Stones Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 300 Panther Dr, Knoxville, IA
- Phone
- (641) 828-7837
Lourdes Little Lancers
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 1453 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 359-4037
Share And Care Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 14 Grove Road, Eldridge, IA
- Phone
- (563) 285-7111
Children'S Village Hoover
Before or After School Daycare
5
Children's Village Hoover is a school-based daycare in Davenport, Iowa with consistently positive parent feedback. Parents praise the program quality and staff expertise, with multiple families planning to enroll additional children. One review references the facility's long history dating back to when it operated as Hoover Elementary School.
Amazing teacherschildren learn a lotchildren thrive and exceed expectations
- Address
- 1002 Spring St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 322-7649
Scfy-Palmer Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 724 N Harrison St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 323-4668
Little Lights Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 1915 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 391-3698
Red Rover Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 3445 Spring Street, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 359-9899
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 3775 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 332-4648
Redeemer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1109 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 344-0183
Ready Set Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 2400 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA
- Phone
- (563) 355-0230
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 337 W Lotte St, Blue Grass, IA
- Phone
- (563) 381-1701
The Growing Tree Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 2014 N Marquette St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 326-5746
Holy Family Teddy Bear Club
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 1341 W Pleasant St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 322-6648
St Mark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 2363 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 326-5060
St Paul Lutheran Church Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 2136 Brady St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 326-3547
Calvary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 100 E James St, Walcott, IA
- Phone
- (563) 284-6122
St Paul Lutheran Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 610 15th St, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 233-1914
Eagle'S Loft Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 2715 Dayton Ave, Ames, IA
- Phone
- (515) 232-8299
Mica Head Start-Nevada
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1037 8th St, Nevada, IA
- Phone
- (515) 485-8246
Discoveries Learning Center - Denver Campus
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 401 E Franklin St, Denver, IA
- Phone
- (319) 406-0053
Redeemer Lutheran Little Lambs Preschool
Church Daycare
5
- Address
- 2001 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA
- Phone
- (319) 352-1325
Raisin' Em On Up
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 100 N Main St, Donnellson, IA
- Phone
- (319) 835-3256
Miss Wendy'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 118 S Main St, Huxley, IA
- Phone
- (515) 597-3478
Luella Kalvik'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 418 Cedar St, Story City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 733-4219
Lilypad Learning Center Community Ps (Main St)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 201 N Main St, Madrid, IA
- Phone
- (515) 795-4227
Ywca Children'S Center Lyons Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 250 20th Ave North, Clinton, IA
- Phone
- (563) 242-2190
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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.