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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Story City, IA

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Story City. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Story City, Iowa at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.95/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Story City has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.95/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Story City

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.

  1. 1
    Little Flock Day Care
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    3001 Riverside Rd, Story City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Little Flock Day Care is a Christ-centered camp facility in Story City, Iowa that receives consistently high praise from parents. Attendees highlight the beautiful facilities, quality food, welcoming staff, and faith-based programming as key strengths. Families report positive experiences across summer camps, retreats, and year-round activities.

    Christ-centered approachbeautiful campus settingexcellent facilities and buildingsquality food

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Story City

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Story City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.95avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Story City (16–65 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Story City based on parent reviews

Little Flock Day Care

4.9(20)

3001 Riverside Rd, Story City, IA

Little Flock Day Care is a Christ-centered camp facility in Story City, Iowa that receives consistently high praise from parents. Attendees highlight the beautiful facilities, quality food, welcoming staff, and faith-based programming as key strengths. Families report positive experiences across summer camps, retreats, and year-round activities.

Christ-centered approachbeautiful campus settingexcellent facilities and buildings

Luella Kalvik'S Preschool

5

418 Cedar St, Story City, IA

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Daycare types in Story City

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Story City, Iowa

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Story City, Iowa, making up 67% of the 3 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 Story City have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.95 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Story City, 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 Story City

Showing 2 results

Luella Kalvik'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
418 Cedar St, Story City, IA
Phone
(515) 733-4219
Little Flock Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Flock Day Care is a Christ-centered camp facility in Story City, Iowa that receives consistently high praise from parents. Attendees highlight the beautiful facilities, quality food, welcoming staff, and faith-based programming as key strengths. Families report positive experiences across summer camps, retreats, and year-round activities.

Christ-centered approachbeautiful campus settingexcellent facilities and buildings
Address
3001 Riverside Rd, Story City, IA
Phone
(515) 733-4592

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Story City, Iowa, out of 3 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 Story City have an average Google rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Story City, 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
Story City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Story City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Story City 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.