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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Webster City, IA

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Webster City. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Webster City, Iowa at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
21
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Webster City has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.The largest concentration is in 50595 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Webster 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
    St Paul'S Lutheran Preschool
    4.1 score
    4.2(5)

    1005 Beach St, Webster City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Reviews praise St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool as a welcoming, faith-based community with strong religious instruction and engaged parishioners. Parents appreciate the facilities, children's programming including Sunday school and singing opportunities, and community service initiatives like the food pantry.

    Faith-based educationfriendly and caring communitybeautiful sanctuary and facilitiesSunday school programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Webster City

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
5
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 21 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Friendly staff
5
2Attentive staff
3
3Diligent staff
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Church Daycare

4.27avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.33avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Webster City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
5059510
4.35
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Webster City (20–177 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Webster City based on parent reviews

Riverview Early Childhood Center

5(1)

705 Odell St, Webster City, IA

Webster City Daycare Center

4(3)

1317 Beach St, Webster City, IA

One parent describes the facility as a nice place with friendly, attentive staff, noting that their son enjoys attending and they have experienced no issues. Conversely, a separate review highlights severe concerns regarding cleanliness, including mold and clutter, as well as unprofessional leadership and inadequate incident handling protocols.

friendly staffattentive staffdiligent staff

Asbury Preschool - Webster City Csd

4(3)

723 Bank Street, Webster City, IA

Some parents highlight the facility as a nice place with friendly and attentive staff, noting their children enjoy attending. In contrast, one review alleges severe operational failures, including dirty conditions, maintenance issues like mold and broken toilets, and unprofessional leadership.

nice environmentfriendly staffattentive staff

Map

Daycare types in Webster City

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 1

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🎨 Preschools 6

Child Daycare & Preschools in Webster City, Iowa

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Webster City, Iowa, making up 40% 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 Webster City have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews. Parents in Webster City most frequently praise daycares for friendly staff, attentive staff, and diligent staff.

When choosing a daycare in Webster 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 Webster City

Showing 4 results

Riverview Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
705 Odell St, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-9240
Webster City Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the facility as a nice place with friendly, attentive staff, noting that their son enjoys attending and they have experienced no issues. Conversely, a separate review highlights severe concerns regarding cleanliness, including mold and clutter, as well as unprofessional leadership and inadequate incident handling protocols.

friendly staffattentive staffdiligent staff
Address
1317 Beach St, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-6473
Asbury Preschool - Webster City Csd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Some parents highlight the facility as a nice place with friendly and attentive staff, noting their children enjoy attending. In contrast, one review alleges severe operational failures, including dirty conditions, maintenance issues like mold and broken toilets, and unprofessional leadership.

nice environmentfriendly staffattentive staff
Address
723 Bank Street, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-9241
St Thomas Aquinas Ps & Blast After School Prog
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
624 Dubuque St, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-1346

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Webster City, 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 Webster City have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Webster 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
Webster City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Webster City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Webster 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.