873 Child Daycare & Preschools in Iowa

Building Blocks receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, educational curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two recent one-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate care in certain classrooms, including feeding neglect, hygiene issues, illness outbreaks, and restricted parent access to video monitoring.

Story Time Preschool & Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention to children with special needs, and professional atmosphere. However, new parents report serious concerns including staff yelling and profanity, physical aggression toward children, poor hygiene, disorganization, and dismissive management responses to complaints.

A Child's World in Estherville, Iowa receives unanimous praise from parents across all 10 reviews (5/5 ratings). Parents consistently highlight caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, good communication throughout the day, and reasonable pricing. Multiple families stayed for several years and found the daycare well-prepared children for elementary school.

Little Endeavors in Ankeny is highly regarded by parents with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated teachers and director Sara for creating a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive. The center is commended for strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, creative activities, and professional management.

Parents consistently praise Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center (also referred to as All Star Daycare) for its caring staff and family-like environment. Director Karen is frequently highlighted for her attentiveness, professionalism, and support with child development and special needs. Multiple parents report significant child growth, smooth transitions, and strong staff-child relationships.

All Star Day Care in Des Moines receives consistently high praise from parents. The daycare, led by director Karen, is recognized for its family-like atmosphere, individualized attention, caring staff, and support with child development and special needs. Parents highlight smooth transitions, strong emotional bonds between staff and children, and a welcoming environment.

A Child's World in West Des Moines receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and nurturing staff, safe and clean facility, strong communication throughout the day, and reasonable pricing. Multiple families report their children were well-prepared for elementary school and expressed difficulty leaving the center when relocating.

ST AMBROSE UNIV CHILDREN'S CAMPUS receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, care, and community involvement. However, one parent expressed significant concerns about classroom reorganization, overcrowding, and inflexible contract policies following administrative changes.

Parents consistently praise Kids Kampus Learning Center for its caring, well-trained staff, active learning environment, and responsive leadership. The facility receives high marks for child development, safety, cleanliness, and strong communication with parents. Recent new ownership has been credited with positive changes and improvements.

Parents consistently praise Learning Grove Academy (also called The Education Station) for its nurturing, play-based environment and highly attentive staff. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication through their app, engaging enrichment activities, and the genuine care teachers show for children. Multiple families report returning or planning to enroll additional children.

Active Minds Early Learning Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, security cameras, and educational STEAM activities, with several reporting they drove out of their way to continue enrollment. However, a significant minority report serious concerns including unprofessional management, a lice outbreak that wasn't disclosed to parents, and a critical medication error requiring hospitalization.

Parents praise the Mahaska County YMCA's childcare program for its clean facility, friendly and attentive staff, and convenient service that allows parents to work out while children are supervised. The center offers swimming lessons, various kids' activities, and flexible hours starting at 5 AM on weekdays. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing and willingness to work with families on payment.

I CARE Child Care & Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the warm, caring staff and welcoming atmosphere. The owner, Ms. Iris, is frequently highlighted for her dedication and personal touch. However, one parent reported significant concerns about the center's inability to accommodate special needs and unprofessional handling of their situation.