How do I choose the right daycare in Dubuque?

When choosing a daycare in Dubuque, 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

What types of daycare are available in Dubuque?

Dubuque offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 facilities Headstart Programs — 7 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 9 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Dubuque, Iowa (22 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Iowa?

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 Dubuque for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dubuque

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Noah'S Ark Preschool

4.64 score

5(9)

1755 Delhi St, Dubuque, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 52 children

Noah's Ark Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a nurturing, loving environment with excellent staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the director's responsiveness, teacher commitment to individual child development, and effective communication through regular updates and photos. Children reportedly transition well to the center and show enthusiasm for attending daily.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong teacher retentionnurturing environmentstructured learning with exploration opportunities

Key West Early Childhood Center

4.62 score

4.9(11)

10244 Key West Dr, Dubuque, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

Key West Early Childhood Center in Dubuque receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, creative staff, nurturing environment, and strong leadership. Parents report their children are excited to attend and have thrived developmentally at the center.

Warm and caring staffengaging and age-appropriate activitiescalm and organized atmospherestrong leadership (Sue Ellen and Jenny)

Romper Stompers Childcare Center

4.56 score

4.8(12)

2307 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

Romper Stompers Childcare Center in Dubuque receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and flexible scheduling. Parents consistently highlight the owner's dedication and the center's passion for child care, with many noting they continue using the facility despite moving away from the area.

Friendly and caring staffdaily crafts and activitiesflexible schedulingmobile app for communication and tracking

Frog Hollow Kid Campus-Asbury

3.85 score

3.8(15)

5005 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 121 children

Parents consistently praise Frog Hollow Kid Campus-Asbury for exceptional staff care, professional management, and engaging activities. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with families noting multi-year enrollments and strong emotional connections between children and teachers. The facility is highlighted for reliability, flexibility, safety protocols, and creating a family-like environment.

Caring and professional staffexperienced teachers (some 20+ years tenure)engaging arts and crafts activitiesfield trips and summer programs

Little Leaps Learning Academy

3.45 score

3(6)

715 W Locust St, Dubuque, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 151 children

Little Leaps Learning Academy has highly polarized reviews with one 5-star rating praising staff engagement and safety, while five 1-star ratings cite serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, staff qualifications, and health issues. Parents report significant operational and management problems that conflict sharply with the single positive experience.

Staff interaction with childrensafe environmentfriendly staffaffordable picture services

Child Daycare & Preschools in Dubuque, Iowa

There are 22 child daycare & preschools in Dubuque, Iowa, making up 54% of the 41 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 22 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dubuque, Iowa, out of 41 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Dubuque, 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

Dubuque offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 facilities
Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 9 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 Dubuque for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Dubuque 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.

22 Child Daycare & Preschools in Dubuque, Iowa

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dubuque

Top Rated

Key West Early Childhood Center

Romper Stompers Childcare Center

Dubuque Montessori School

Young-Uns Preschool & Child Care Center

Hills & Dales Childcare

Holy Ghost Early Childhood

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