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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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Childcare Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
2329 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA
Phone
(515) 576-6771
Waukee Family Ymca Academic Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Reviews describe this as a well-maintained family fitness facility with friendly staff and diverse programming for children and adults. Parents appreciate the comprehensive amenities including pools, gym equipment, and organized activities. However, some note concerns about equipment maintenance, internet connectivity, and overcrowding.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment
Address
900 Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 868-0507
Little Tigers Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Tigers Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff friendliness, and educational quality, with parents highlighting the communication app and well-designed facilities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about owner behavior and management issues, including allegations of disability discrimination and understaffing with poor workplace conduct.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and caring staffage-appropriate playgrounds
Address
1720 Nile Kinnick Drive S, Adel, IA
Phone
(515) 993-1038
Burlington Area Ymca-James Madison Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

The Burlington Area YMCA-James Madison Site receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the facility, staff quality, and diverse amenities. Most reviewers highlight excellent customer service and family-friendly activities. One concern was raised about facility maintenance and pricing during off-season facility rentals.

Friendly and attentive staffwell-maintained facilitydiverse amenities (multiple gyms
Address
2132 Madison Ave, Burlington, IA
Phone
(319) 753-6734
White Tiger Martial Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
309 W 26th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 253-8567
Altoona 8th Street Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

ALTOONA 8TH STREET CHILD CARE receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, family atmosphere, and playground facilities. However, several negative reviews raise concerns about preschool classroom management, staff training, and past director decisions regarding special needs evaluations, along with employee complaints about pay and discipline practices.

Professional and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipssmooth transition/adaptation suppor
Address
907 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5363
Spencer Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
724 W 9th St, Spencer, IA
Phone
(712) 262-2710
Burlington Area Ymca-Corse Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

The Burlington Area YMCA-Corse Site receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers praising the facility's cleanliness, staff quality, and diverse amenities including fitness equipment, pools, and childcare services. Most reviews highlight excellent customer service and value, though one reviewer noted cleanliness and pricing concerns for off-season facility rentals.

Wonderful and attentive staffwell-maintained facilitydiverse fitness amenities (multiple gyms
Address
700 S Starr St, Burlington, IA
Phone
(319) 753-6734
Burlington Area Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

The Burlington Area YMCA Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of amenities. Most reviews highlight satisfaction with fitness facilities, activities, and overall experience, though one parent noted cleanliness issues and pricing concerns for limited access during off-season rentals.

Friendly and attentive staffwell-maintained facilityvariety of fitness equipment and ameni
Address
2410 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington, IA
Phone
(319) 753-6734
Finley Dcy Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
300 N Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA
Phone
(563) 589-2640
Frog Hollow Kid Campus-Asbury
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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 activities
Address
5005 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA
Phone
(563) 582-2200
First Steps Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise First Steps Child Care Center in Waukee for its caring, attentive staff and strong communication. The facility is noted for accommodating special needs, maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere, and providing a nurturing environment where children are happy and engaged. Multiple families have entrusted all their children to the center and highly recommend it.

Kind and caring staffexcellent communicationaccommodating to special needs
Address
95 Laurel St, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 987-2482
Absolutely Positively Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Absolutely Positively Kids receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, child development, and communication. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, staff professionalism, and inadequate child care practices.

Caring and friendly staffstrong parent communication (photos/videos/daily updates)child development and growth
Address
2711 Happy Joe Drive, Bettendorf, IA
Phone
(309) 714-3350
Presby Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Presby Childcare Center in Perry, Iowa receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, age-appropriate activities, and security measures. However, there are serious concerns from one parent about inadequate diaper changing and hygiene practices, and another parent reported difficulty with enrollment communication.

Caring and attentive staffengaging crafts and projectsbilingual staff
Address
1323 4th St, Perry, IA
Phone
(515) 465-5918
Kids Country Club Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
702 6th St, Kalona, IA
Phone
(319) 325-8427
Creative Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Learning Center for its caring, warm staff and strong leadership under the new owner/director. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the communication tools, reasonable pricing, and responsive management. Multiple families have been enrolled for years, indicating high satisfaction and stability.

Warm and caring staffconsistent teachersstrong leadership and director responsiveness
Address
1535 Se Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 964-5245
The Tree House Growing & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2401 West 1st St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 965-5505
The Tree House At Northview
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
205 Nw 18th St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 777-3791
Lil Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center Downtown for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and emotionally in this environment. All reviewers express high trust in the center's ability to care for their children.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with daily updatesexperienced teachers with college degrees
Address
756 9th Street, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 285-2256
Holy Trinity Ecc-Ft Madison Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2213 Ave J, Fort Madison, IA
Phone
(319) 372-6428
All Because Of Children Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
10 Barber St, Central City, IA
Phone
(319) 438-6342
Melrose Daycare/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Melrose Daycare receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the welcoming environment and caring staff, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about potential discriminatory treatment, hygiene issues, health incidents, and staff conduct violations.

welcoming environmentkeeps children busycaring staff
Address
701 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 338-1805
Kids Country Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1369 Highway 1, Kalona, IA
Phone
(319) 656-5437
Washington Community Y Cornelia S Day Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility as a top-notch community asset with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight the clean, modern facility, friendly personnel, and diverse exercise options suitable for various fitness levels.

Newclean facilityfriendly and nice staff
Address
821 N. 4th Ave., Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-2141
Frontier Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The reviews provided do not appear to be from parents regarding daycare services. Instead, they contain reviews about product quality, delivery services, and business operations that are unrelated to childcare. No actual parent reviews about Frontier Childcare's daycare services were found.

None relevant to daycare services
Address
3021 78th St, Norway, IA
Phone
(319) 227-7996
Trinity Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4535 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 883-3501
Campus For Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
108 5th St, Durant, IA
Phone
(563) 785-6744
Storyland Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
613 Grant St, Manchester, IA
Phone
(563) 927-9827
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Four Mile
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
670 Se 68th St, Pleasant Hill, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
The Learning Journey
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
15111 214th St, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 256-3978

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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.