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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton, IA

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Clinton. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Clinton, Iowa at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.71/5
Parent reviews
9
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Clinton offers 7 licensed child daycare & preschools, 8 of which have public ratings averaging 4.71/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 52732 zip code, averaging 4.71 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Clinton

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Clinton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.67avg rating
7 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Clinton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
5273210
4.71
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Clinton (24–147 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Clinton based on parent reviews

Wee School For Little People

5(4)

949 12th Ave N, Clinton, IA

Parents highlight the staff's kindness, professionalism, and family-like treatment of children, with one noting the ease of administrative processes. Another reviewer mentions a child's initial adjustment difficulty that was quickly resolved by the staff's patience.

friendly and professional staffpersonalized careeasy check-in/check-out

Zion Child Care Preschool

5(1)

430 3rd Ave S, Clinton, IA

St John Lutheran Preschool

4(1)

416 Main Ave, Clinton, IA

Ywca Children'S Center Lyons Campus

5

250 20th Ave North, Clinton, IA

Ywca Children'S Center

5

317 7th Ave South, Clinton, IA

Stay N Play Childcare

5

1811 27th Ave S, Clinton, IA

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Daycare types in Clinton

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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🎨 Preschools 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton, Iowa

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Clinton, Iowa, making up 70% of the 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Clinton have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Clinton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton

Showing 7 results

Ywca Children'S Center Lyons Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
250 20th Ave North, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 242-2190
Ywca Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
317 7th Ave South, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 244-8340
Zion Child Care Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
430 3rd Ave S, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 243-9393
Stay N Play Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1811 27th Ave S, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 242-1214
Wee School For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's kindness, professionalism, and family-like treatment of children, with one noting the ease of administrative processes. Another reviewer mentions a child's initial adjustment difficulty that was quickly resolved by the staff's patience.

friendly and professional staffpersonalized careeasy check-in/check-out
Address
949 12th Ave N, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 243-6650
St John Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
416 Main Ave, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 242-5588
Mercy Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
638 S Bluff Blvd, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 244-3627

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Clinton, Iowa, out of 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Clinton have an average Google rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Clinton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Iowa's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Iowa)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Clinton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Iowa typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Clinton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clinton must be licensed by Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.