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Best Headstart Programs in Muscatine, IA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Muscatine. Average rating: 3.93/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Muscatine, Iowa at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.93/5
Parent reviews
84
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Muscatine has 1 licensed headstart programs with 84 parent reviews averaging 3.93/5.The largest concentration is in 52761 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Muscatine

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Stepping Stones Learning Center LLC
    4.61 score
    4.8(16)

    2205 2nd Ave, Muscatine, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children

    Stepping Stones Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-owned facility with friendly staff, clean environments, and strong safety measures. Parents highlight the center's focus on early learning and child development, noting their children are happy, engaged, and making developmental progress. The facility is commended for reliable communication through their app and for maintaining operations during the pandemic.

    caring and family-like staff treatmentclean and well-organized facilitystrong safety measureslearning-focused environment
  2. 2
    Muscatine Community Y Kids Club
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1823 Logan St, Muscatine, IA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 120 children

    Parents praise the Muscatine Community Y Kids Club as a well-maintained facility with excellent amenities and friendly staff. The on-site daycare allows parents to use gym facilities while their children are cared for, and the center offers diverse programs and activities for families.

    Clean and well-kept facilityfriendly and helpful staffon-site daycaremultiple pools and aquatic programs
  3. 3
    To The The Moon And Back Childcare & Day Care Center
    3.73 score
    3.5(6)

    610 Maiden Ln, Muscatine, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    TO THE MOON AND BACK CHILDCARE (now Bridge to Beginnings) receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, safe facility design, and child engagement. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about supervision, parent communication, staff behavior, and owner responsiveness to behavioral and safety issues.

    Caring and professional staffengaging teacherssecure facility with locked doors and separated classroomschildren enjoy attending
  4. 4
    Happy Time Preschool And Child Care
    3.3 score
    2.8(7)

    401 Grandview Ave, Muscatine, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    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.

    Staff are friendly and welcominggood communication about daily activitieschildren with anxiety feel comfortablechildren excited to attend
  5. 5
    Live, Laugh, Love Childcare Center LLC
    3.08 score
    2.7(12)

    1112 Fillmore St, Muscatine, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    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.

    Caring and dedicated staffcompassionate ownerchildren enjoy attendingstaff goes above and beyond for children

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Muscatine

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Muscatine, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.83avg rating
10 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Muscatine zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
5276115
3.93
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Muscatine (17–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Muscatine

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 4

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Headstart Programs in Muscatine, Iowa

There are 1 headstart programs in Muscatine, Iowa, making up 7% of the 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Muscatine have an average rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 84 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Muscatine, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Muscatine

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Caei-Muscatine Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
148 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA
Phone
(563) 324-3236

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Muscatine, Iowa, out of 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Muscatine have an average Google rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 43% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Muscatine, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Iowa's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Iowa)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Muscatine offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Iowa typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Muscatine for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Muscatine must be licensed by Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.