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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All Child Daycare & Preschools in Iowa
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- Address
- 425 North Fort, Eagle Grove, IA
- Phone
- (515) 448-3126
- Address
- 300 Orchard Street, Albert City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 843-5416
- Address
- 709 West Main Street, Lake City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 464-7111
- Address
- 1102 Grandview St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 233-1624
- Address
- 201 School St, Orient, IA
- Phone
- (641) 344-6802
- Address
- 9000 C Ave, Marion, IA
- Phone
- (319) 640-9178
- Address
- 400 N Roosevelt, Cherokee, IA
- Phone
- (712) 225-5728
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Waukee for its warm, nurturing environment and highly educated, engaged staff. Children show strong academic progress and social-emotional development, with many entering kindergarten performing above grade level. Leadership (owner Liz and director Holly) are noted for their personal attention to families and staff retention.
- Address
- 80 Ne Carefree Lane, Waukee, IA
- Phone
- (515) 297-6555
KinderCare Learning Centers-Hickman in Clive receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewed parents. Parents consistently praise the attentive, caring staff, developmental curriculum, strong security measures, and comprehensive daily communication through the mobile app. Children show advanced learning progress and smooth transitions to kindergarten.
- Address
- 15200 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-5755
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and effective communication. Children show enthusiasm about attending, and parents report feeling confident in their child's care and development. The center is noted for its cleanliness, curriculum quality, and useful parent communication app.
- Address
- 15990 Elm St, Omaha, IA
- Phone
- (402) 334-7025
- Address
- 3403 8th St, Emmetsburg, IA
- Phone
- (712) 415-1036
- Address
- 1013 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA
- Phone
- (712) 330-4814
- Address
- 1825 530th St, Cherokee, IA
- Phone
- (712) 225-1990
- Address
- 714 N Division St, Audubon, IA
- Phone
- (712) 563-3641
- Address
- 502 N Main St, Bridgewater, IA
- Phone
- (641) 745-5155
- Address
- 525 N 6th Street, Armstrong, IA
- Phone
- (712) 868-3548
- Address
- 1420 W Broadway St, Polk City, IA
- Phone
- (515) 984-9561
- Address
- 1003 Broad St, Adair, IA
- Phone
- (641) 742-3031
- Address
- 110 Nw 9th St, Ste 4, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-4886
2 For U Childcare-Ankeny receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, strong learning curriculum, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple parents report driving significant distances to use this facility and express reluctance to leave despite relocating.
- Address
- 1670 Sw Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 777-3602
Traditions Children's Center V receives mostly positive reviews praising warm, professional staff and a clean, organized facility with excellent communication. However, several serious safety concerns have been raised including unexplained injuries to an infant and allegations of improper child handling, along with complaints about management decisions regarding COVID policies.
- Address
- 9809 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA
- Phone
- (515) 986-3757
Parents consistently praise Traditions Children's Center II Building 200 for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and strong communication with families. Directors Makaila and Stephanie are frequently highlighted for their attentiveness and leadership. All reviewers report high satisfaction with their children's happiness, safety, and developmental progress.
- Address
- 480 S 51st St, Bldg 200, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 327-0008
- Address
- 1119 5th St, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 255-0220
- Address
- 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 226-6017
- Address
- 901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-8548
- Address
- 1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 556-6417
- Address
- 3929 Bel Aire Rd, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 242-7951
- Address
- 2743 82nd Place, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 277-8454
- Address
- 1237 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA
- Phone
- (515) 274-4464
- Address
- 8250 Harbach Blvd, Clive, IA
- Phone
- (515) 223-8989
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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