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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 873 |
| Headstart Programs | 163 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 155 |
| Before or After School | 444 |
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- Address
- 4508 El Rancho Drive, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 388-4984
Little Leaps Learning Academy has highly polarized reviews with one 5-star rating praising staff engagement and safety, while five 1-star ratings cite serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, staff qualifications, and health issues. Parents report significant operational and management problems that conflict sharply with the single positive experience.
- Address
- 715 W Locust St, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 663-5603
- Address
- 1125 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA
- Phone
- (563) 582-2400
- Address
- 109 S 8th St, Fort Dodge, IA
- Phone
- (515) 576-5437
- Address
- 25 3rd Street, North Dakota City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 332-9710
- Address
- 1022 Park St, Grinnell, IA
- Phone
- (641) 269-3320
- Address
- 204 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA
- Phone
- (319) 825-8888
A to Z Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Several parents praise the daycare for flexibility, happy children, and caring direct staff. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including management issues, safety concerns, inappropriate clothing practices, and dismissal without explanation.
- Address
- 3243 University Ave, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 232-2624
Happy Time Preschool receives mixed reviews with significant safety and behavioral concerns raised alongside positive feedback about staff friendliness. Parents report staff are welcoming and communicative, but serious issues include inadequate supervision, lack of structured curriculum for toddlers, and repeated incidents of children being bullied or physically harmed without proper follow-up from management.
- Address
- 401 Grandview Ave, Muscatine, IA
- Phone
- (563) 263-0957
- Address
- 401 S Walnut St, New London, IA
- Phone
- (309) 217-0574
- Address
- 507 S Walnut St, New London, IA
- Phone
- (319) 367-2412
- Address
- 714 Avenue D, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 325-1662
Our Little Haven receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise professional management, engaging activities, and open observation policies. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, staff conduct, and child care responsiveness.
- Address
- 2770 18th Ave, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 365-6144
- Address
- 900 Lincolnshire Place, Coralville, IA
- Phone
- (319) 936-5911
Community United Child Care Centers-Valley Park has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the staff and care quality, while five parents report serious concerns including inadequate child supervision, poor staff conduct, lack of parent communication, inflexible sick policies, and management issues.
- Address
- 1026 E Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA
- Phone
- (319) 277-7303
A TO Z Learning Center has mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents appreciate the early hours and note that children enjoy attending, but have concerns about communication, supervision, safety incidents, and health/hygiene practices.
- Address
- 3823 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 234-1919
- Address
- 4405 Central Street, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 239-0515
- Address
- 902 Central Ave, Estherville, IA
- Phone
- (712) 209-1319
- Address
- 270 N 4th St, Akron, IA
- Phone
- (712) 568-2990
- Address
- 1391 1st St Se, Le Mars, IA
- Phone
- (712) 546-8732
- Address
- 403 W Commercial, Toledo, IA
- Phone
- (641) 484-5333
THE LEARNING JOURNEY II receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviewers praise the learning environment, staff compassion, and cleanliness. However, multiple negative reviews cite safety concerns, arbitrary child dismissals, alleged staff disrespect, unfair treatment between scholarship and private-pay families, and potential violations of state childcare ratios.
- Address
- 17544 Sunnydale Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 256-0995
Live, Laugh, Love Childcare Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff and owner Angie O'Brien, while negative reviews report serious concerns including poor discipline handling, staff unprofessionalism, inappropriate disability labeling, inadequate child supervision, and physical safety incidents.
- Address
- 1112 Fillmore St, Muscatine, IA
- Phone
- (563) 260-1912
- Address
- 5000 Mayhew Ave, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 274-4044
St. Alphonsus Early Childhood Education Center in Davenport has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise recent renovations and staff training compliance, multiple parents reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, staff inattentiveness, poor hygiene, and unprofessional behavior.
- Address
- 2626 Boies Ave, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 323-3204
- Address
- 3601 Country Blvd Blvd, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6836
- Address
- 528 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 256-8688
- Address
- 307 E Donald St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 232-4325
Waverly Child Care & Preschool has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised quality care, but four parents reported poor administrative experiences including rudeness, unresponsiveness, strict late fees, and mismanagement during inquiries and enrollment.
- Address
- 1600 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA
- Phone
- (319) 352-4664
- Address
- 608 West 4th St, Waterloo, IA
- Phone
- (319) 291-2424
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Frequently asked questions
- 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