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873 Child Daycare & Preschools in Iowa

Browse 873 child daycare & preschools 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.

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Community Serving Community Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Community Serving Community Child Care Center in Iowa City receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with an average rating of 4.1/5. Parents praise the caring staff and quality of care provided. One negative review mentions concerns about a specific staff member.

caring staffquality caregood preschool options
Address
2024 G Street, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 855-2865
Community Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Community Childcare Center in Fairfield, Iowa receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff and quality of care. The facility offers good preschool options. One negative review mentions a specific staff member without elaborating on details.

caring staffquality caregood preschool options
Address
611 W Jackson Ave, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-9629
Marshalltown Ymca-Ywca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA is a well-maintained community facility with excellent amenities including multiple pools, modern gym equipment, and wellness features like saunas and steam rooms. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of classes and activities available for all ages. However, some reviewers note the facility can be expensive and the layout is not intuitive.

Clean facilitiesexcellent poolsmodern gym equipment
Address
705 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA
Phone
(641) 752-8658
Little Miracles Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Miracles Child Development Center in Indianola receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular appreciation for the new management and staff who demonstrate genuine care for children. Parents highlight the clean facility, reasonable pricing, engaging activities, and strong communication from leadership. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting significant developmental progress.

Kind and knowledgeable staffclean facilityreasonable prices
Address
810 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA
Phone
(515) 961-5531
Color My World Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Color My World receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, safety, and educational quality, particularly for younger children and preschool preparation. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in service quality, with concerns about staff changes, communication issues, and increased screen time in the 3+ age groups.

Caring and loving staffstrong safety commitmentexcellent preschool preparation for kindergarten
Address
2900 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 256-7797
Play And Learn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Play and Learn Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the attentive and caring staff, clean facility, and strong developmental support for children. The new ownership is credited with improvements to the center. One negative review describes a serious incident involving inadequate supervision of an aggressive toddler in the infant room.

Clean facilityattentive and friendly staffstaff know children by name
Address
301 Alexander Ave, Ste A, Ames, IA
Phone
(515) 233-4431
Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Tot Spot receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, and quality care. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision practices, staff communication, and management responsiveness to parent concerns.

Kind and loving staffclean and organized facilitystrong communication via Brightwheel app
Address
405 Holder Street, Larchwood, IA
Phone
(605) 595-7866
Forest City Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Forest City YMCA receives mostly positive reviews praising its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff in a small-town setting. However, some members report concerns about accessibility accommodations, staff demeanor, and facility policies.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesquality gym equipmenthelpful staff including program manager Bruce Mielke
Address
916 West I St, Forest City, IA
Phone
(641) 585-5220
Woodlawn Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Woodlawn Extended Day Program receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teaching staff's care and their children's learning progress. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical handling of a child that was not resolved to their satisfaction.

Caring and loving staffchildren learn well academically and develop skillsteachers build strong relationships with students
Address
4000 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-8213
Caring Corner Christian Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Caring Corner receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, academic preparation, structured programming, and long-term enrollment satisfaction. However, a small number of parents report concerns about cleanliness and illness transmission, as well as frustrations with pickup policies and customer service.

caring and engaging staffstrong academic preparationstructured daily activities
Address
5200 Northland Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 377-8490
Webster City Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1317 Beach St, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-6473
Ymca Kalona Basp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The YMCA Kalona BASP receives mostly positive reviews praising clean facilities, friendly staff, and good equipment. However, several recent reviews cite management issues including inconsistent policy enforcement, unfriendly interactions with leadership, and restrictions on family access after 6 PM.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffgood equipment and amenities
Address
702 6th St, Kalona, IA
Phone
(319) 653-2141
Children'S Village Fillmore
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Children's Village Fillmore receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly, compassionate, and caring teachers and staff. One parent expressed concern about staff compensation levels potentially affecting quality of care.

friendly and helpful teacherscompassionate and caring staffchildren make happy memories
Address
7307 Pacific St, Davenprt, IA
Phone
(563) 723-6400
Children'S Village Jb Young
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Children's Village JB Young is a preschool for ages 3-5 in Davenport, Iowa with mostly positive reviews praising staff compassion and care. Most parents report happy experiences, though one reviewer expressed concern about staff compensation and its potential impact on quality of care.

friendly and helpful teacherscompassionate and caring staffchildren make happy memories
Address
1702 N Main St, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 336-7537
Safe Care Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Safe Care Learning Center for its caring staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and flexibility. The facility is highlighted for going above and beyond to accommodate family schedules and provide comprehensive support to both children and parents.

24-hour childcare availabilityflexible schedulinghome-cooked meals
Address
118 S Barclay St, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 233-0889
Elk Run Preschool (Waterloo Csd)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
316 Mccoy Road, Elk Run Heights, IA
Phone
(319) 433-2660
Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Ankeny Lil' Tots for exceptional care, communication, and staff warmth across multiple age groups. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a family-oriented environment where kids thrive developmentally and emotionally. Many have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and welcoming staffexcellent daily communication via appfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
732 Se Shurfine Dr, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 339-6060
Wonder Years Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3712 Ave L, Fort Madison, IA
Phone
(319) 372-8000
Ymca-Stoney Point
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Stoney Point location for its welcoming and friendly staff, clean facilities, and quality programming including swim lessons and summer camps. The facility is noted as a good, smaller alternative to the main YMCA location with a strong focus on children's health and wellbeing.

Welcoming and friendly staffclean facilityquality swim instruction
Address
300 Stoney Point Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 366-6421
Five Seasons Learning Centers-Coolidge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6225 1st Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 558-2567
Hope Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1711 Osceola Ave, Chariton, IA
Phone
(641) 774-0629
Frog Hollow Kid Campus-Penn Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Frog Hollow Kid Campus-Penn Street receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong preschool program, and welcoming environment. However, a small number of parents reported negative experiences, including concerns about inclusivity for children with disabilities and lack of transparency in infant care.

Experienced and caring teaching staffstrong preschool curriculum preparing children for kindergartenwarm and safe environment
Address
1085 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA
Phone
(319) 626-2425
Abc Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1 Amber Ln, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 354-7158
Play & Learn Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
230 W Main St, Solon, IA
Phone
(319) 331-2945
Newman Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2050 S Mckinley, Mason City, IA
Phone
(641) 423-0168
Building Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
202 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 287-6094
Y'S Kids At Elk Run
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
316 Mccoy Rd, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 234-7589
A To Z Learning Center & Daycare-University Ave
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

A to Z Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents with 10 five-star reviews. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, age-appropriate educational activities, and strong emotional bonds children form with teachers. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy and thriving while developing kindergarten-readiness skills.

Patient and caring staffpotty training supportkindergarten readiness preparation
Address
4828 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA
Phone
(319) 266-6755
Kingdom Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
315 Oak Ridge Rd, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 505-2585
Grandma'S House Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1335 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA
Phone
(712) 542-5502

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Frequently asked questions

There are 873 child daycare & preschools 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.