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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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Ncjc-Broadway Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2105 Broadway St, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 354-2886
Good Shepherd Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Early Explorers for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as their own and create a nurturing, safe environment. The center is highlighted for its spacious facilities, enrichment activities (music, literacy, dance, soccer), nutritious meals, favorable teacher-to-child ratios, and strong sense of community among families.

Caring and nurturing staffsafe and happy environmentlarge indoor and outdoor play spaces
Address
603 Greenwood Dr, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 338-0763
First Baptist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
122 E Second St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-3748
West Side Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

West Side Kids Inc receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facility, educational programs, and smooth transitions between classroom levels. Children reportedly enjoy attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityindoor gym
Address
255 Ne Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA
Phone
(515) 978-0322
Tlc - Summer Y'Ers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Nishna Valley YMCA facility in Atlantic for its clean, updated amenities and friendly, helpful staff. The center is highlighted as a valuable community resource offering childcare, swimming, fitness classes, and various programs for families. Multiple reviewers express strong satisfaction with their experiences.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffpool amenities
Address
1100 Maple St, Atlantic, IA
Phone
(712) 243-3934
Zion Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided do not appear to be about the daycare's services, but rather about the affiliated church. Reviews mention appreciation for the church reopening, spiritual atmosphere, and pastoral services. No substantive feedback about the preschool program, staff, or childcare quality is available.

Church reopeningspiritual environmentpastoral leadership
Address
1004 1st Ave S, Denison, IA
Phone
(712) 263-4766
Carousel Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Carousel Preschool and Daycare in Spirit Lake receives consistently positive reviews with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise the caring, family-oriented staff led by Darcy, the nature-based curriculum with emphasis on outdoor play, and the long-term relationships families develop with the facility across multiple generations.

Caring and nurturing staff who treat children like their ownstrong communication and responsivenesshands-on learning activities
Address
904 15th St, Spirit Lake, IA
Phone
(712) 336-1324
Small Discoveries Holy Trinity Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The facility is described as a very happy place where people feel at home. Staff and volunteers are noted as kind, considerate, and accepting.

Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentfriendly staff and volunteerssense of community
Address
517 Sw Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 964-4348
West Liberty Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1200 N Calhoun St, West Liberty, IA
Phone
(319) 627-3100
Pella Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
215 Main St, Pella, IA
Phone
(641) 628-4845
Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1300 8th Ave, Dewitt, IA
Phone
(563) 659-9412
Kiddie Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing. Most reviews reference a college/university institution rather than a daycare center, mentioning college classes, financial aid, and campus events. The few relevant comments praise friendly staff and nice facilities.

Friendly staffnice campushelpful financial aid office
Address
1500 W Agency Rd, West Burlington, IA
Phone
(319) 754-8457
E.L.M. Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
319 W Elm St, Ogden, IA
Phone
(515) 275-3249
100 Acre Woods Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

100 Acre Woods Child Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong communication. Parents highlight successful transitions to kindergarten, engaging educational activities, and a clean facility with good outdoor play areas. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and eager to attend.

caring and friendly staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationdaily updates and photos provided
Address
805 Guthrie St, De Soto, IA
Phone
(515) 834-9214
Mustang Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
300 E 5th St, Prairie City, IA
Phone
(515) 994-2250
The Voyage Early Learning Journey
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Voyage Early Learning Journey receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff consistency and qualifications, structured curriculum with developmental benchmarks, and small class sizes that enable personalized attention. Parents report smooth transitions for their children, strong emotional connections between staff and students, and a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home. Leadership is described as hands-on, responsive, and supportive of both children's development and teacher professional growth.

Highly qualified and consistent staff with low turnoverstructured High Scope curriculum with developmental benchmarkssmall class sizes (approximately 8 students with 2 teachers)
Address
1101 Se Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA
Phone
(515) 986-9203
Kountry Kids Care LLC School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kountry Kids Care LLC School-Age for its caring staff and positive environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, with children expressing genuine enjoyment of attending. The owner, Pam, is noted for flexibility with scheduling accommodations.

Caring stafffriendly and helpful employeeschildren love attending
Address
200 12th St, Harlan, IA
Phone
(712) 755-2411
Fairfield Foursquare Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Fairfield Foursquare Daycare is now operating as The Well Fairfield, which provides multiple services including resource assistance, mental health support, and a thrift store. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff who listen without judgment and provide helpful assistance.

Friendly and welcoming staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful assistance
Address
1700 S Main St, Fairfield, IA
Phone
(641) 472-4352
Hand In Hand-Tower Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hand in Hand Tower Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, strong communication, and quality care. Parents report their children are happy, well-loved, and develop meaningful connections with teachers. One parent raised concerns about staffing ratios and facility size.

caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
Address
1300 Tower Lane Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 832-1575
Kids INC-C Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Fields of Fun as an excellent daycare facility in Cedar Rapids. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the clean, well-maintained environment, caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and effective use of communication technology. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's development and adjustment, with high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and school-age programs.

Clean and well-maintained facilitywelcoming and friendly staffattentive to individual children's needs
Address
6340 Muirfield Dr Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 841-2222
Teddy Bear Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Teddy Bear Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality and care provided. One parent reported serious concerns about supervision. The majority of reviews highlight satisfied parents who appreciate the teachers and facilities.

caring and dedicated staffquality teachingsafe environment
Address
2730 Bowling St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 365-6534
Precious Moments Montessori Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Precious Moments Montessori Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and effective learning outcomes including speech development and academic progress. One negative review alleges the facility mishandled a situation involving twin toddlers and claimed inadequate staff training for special needs children.

Welcoming and friendly staffsafe and clean environmenteffective potty training support
Address
2957 Center Point Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(845) 325-9125
Academy Of Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Academy of Early Learning in Coralville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring and professional staff, age-appropriate learning environment, and daily communication via app. One 1-star review raises serious concerns about lack of proper stimulation, staff integrity issues, and alleged mishandling of complaints.

Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attenddirector Amy praised
Address
2411 Coral Ct, Ste 1, Coralville, IA
Phone
(319) 545-7656
Van Buren County Hospital Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

This listing appears to be for a hospital rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the hospital's compassionate staff, quality care, and responsiveness to patients regardless of circumstances. Staff members are frequently highlighted by name for going above and beyond.

Compassionate and caring staffattentive doctorswillingness to help uninsured patients
Address
308 Mulberry Street, Keosauqua, IA
Phone
(319) 293-3300
Lake Town Charlie Brown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Lake Town Charlie Brown for its friendly, caring staff who create a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for flexible hours, reasonable rates, and engaging activities that provide structure for children.

friendly and welcoming staffflexible schedulingreasonable rates
Address
7b South 8th St, Clear Lake, IA
Phone
(641) 357-7277
Ymca Summer Camp/After-School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

This facility is highly rated for its comprehensive fitness amenities including Olympic-sized pool, therapy pool, hot tub, saunas, and extensive exercise equipment. Parents and members praise the friendly and helpful staff, quality classes, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility serves both fitness and therapeutic needs effectively.

Excellent pool facilities (Olympic-sizedtherapy pool with warm water)comprehensive exercise equipment (weights
Address
1840 S Monroe Ave, Mason City, IA
Phone
(641) 422-5999
Moser Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1401 1st St West, Independence, IA
Phone
(319) 334-4502
Hills & Dales Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3505 Stoneman Rd, Dubuque, IA
Phone
(563) 583-5033
Beginning Memories Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Beginning Memories Preschool in Council Bluffs receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly the director/owner known as 'Memory.' Parents highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten, engaging activities including field trips and swimming, and a balance of structured learning with play-based activities.

Patient and caring staffstrong academic preparationwell-organized curriculum
Address
2102 Avenue E, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 578-4477
Kountry Kids Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kountry Kids Care LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, child-friendly environment, and owner Pam's flexibility with scheduling. Children are reported to enjoy attending and learning at the facility.

Caring stafffriendly and helpful employeesflexible scheduling
Address
200 12th St, Harlan, IA
Phone
(712) 235-2411

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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.