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413 Preschools in Iowa

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Little Panther Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
601 Panther Dr, Panora, IA
Phone
(641) 755-3003
Tender Heart Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
10000 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA
Phone
(515) 309-3390
Muscatine Csd - Jefferson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1000 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA
Phone
(563) 263-9049
St Paul'S Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.2

Reviews praise St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool as a welcoming, faith-based community with strong religious instruction and engaged parishioners. Parents appreciate the facilities, children's programming including Sunday school and singing opportunities, and community service initiatives like the food pantry.

Faith-based educationfriendly and caring communitybeautiful sanctuary and facilities
Address
1005 Beach St, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-3043
Cr Goose Dba Mother Goose Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
4840 Richmar Ct Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 396-2232
Sheldon Community Daycare & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.1
Address
1221 E 6th Street, Sheldon, IA
Phone
(712) 324-4837
Color My World Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Color My World receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, safety, and educational quality, particularly for younger children and preschool preparation. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in service quality, with concerns about staff changes, communication issues, and increased screen time in the 3+ age groups.

Caring and loving staffstrong safety commitmentexcellent preschool preparation for kindergarten
Address
2900 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 256-7797
Caring Corner Christian Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Caring Corner receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, academic preparation, structured programming, and long-term enrollment satisfaction. However, a small number of parents report concerns about cleanliness and illness transmission, as well as frustrations with pickup policies and customer service.

caring and engaging staffstrong academic preparationstructured daily activities
Address
5200 Northland Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 377-8490
Elk Run Preschool (Waterloo Csd)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
316 Mccoy Road, Elk Run Heights, IA
Phone
(319) 433-2660
St Paul Preschool - Webster City Csd
Church Daycare
4
Address
1005 Beach Street, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-9241
Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Ankeny Lil' Tots for exceptional care, communication, and staff warmth across multiple age groups. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a family-oriented environment where kids thrive developmentally and emotionally. Many have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and welcoming staffexcellent daily communication via appfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
732 Se Shurfine Dr, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 339-6060
Play & Learn Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
230 W Main St, Solon, IA
Phone
(319) 331-2945
United Presbyterian Kingdom Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
209 E Main St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-6588
Newman Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2050 S Mckinley, Mason City, IA
Phone
(641) 423-0168
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Building Blocks receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, educational curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two recent one-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate care in certain classrooms, including feeding neglect, hygiene issues, illness outbreaks, and restricted parent access to video monitoring.

Caring and attentive staffeducational programsprepared for kindergarten
Address
108 Gaul Dr, Sergeant Bluff, IA
Phone
(712) 943-2223
Story Time Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Story Time Preschool & Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention to children with special needs, and professional atmosphere. However, new parents report serious concerns including staff yelling and profanity, physical aggression toward children, poor hygiene, disorganization, and dismissive management responses to complaints.

Caring and honest staffaccommodating to children with special needsreas
Address
2016 S Cecelia St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 276-1114
Pied Piper Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1108 S Main St, Traer, IA
Phone
(319) 478-2310
Grinnell Community Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1436 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA
Phone
(641) 236-7214
Montgomery Street Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
313 E Montgomery St, Knoxville, IA
Phone
(641) 842-2193
St John Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
416 Main Ave, Clinton, IA
Phone
(563) 242-5588
Asbury Preschool - Webster City Csd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
723 Bank Street, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-9241
First Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
1523 Sunset Dr, Belle Plaine, IA
Phone
(319) 444-2849
Growing Bear Day Care & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
526 4th St Nw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-2939
I Care Child Care & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

I CARE Child Care & Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the warm, caring staff and welcoming atmosphere. The owner, Ms. Iris, is frequently highlighted for her dedication and personal touch. However, one parent reported significant concerns about the center's inability to accommodate special needs and unprofessional handling of their situation.

Warm and caring staffpersonalized attention to children and parentsowner's
Address
639 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA
Phone
(319) 754-1122
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
Beyond Dreams Head Start Preschool
Headstart Programs
3.8

Reviews appear to be from Job Corps graduates rather than parents of current daycare students. Alumni consistently praise the program for providing educational opportunities, life skills, and lasting friendships. Most reviewers credit the center with helping them achieve their GED, learn trades, and improve their lives.

Educational supporttrade training opportunitiesskilled staff and instructors
Address
10 Opportunity Drive, Denison, IA
Phone
(712) 265-2404
Spencer Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
724 W 9th St, Spencer, IA
Phone
(712) 262-2710
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
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
Trinity Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4535 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
Phone
(319) 883-3501

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There are 413 preschools across Iowa. Browse by city to find programs near you and compare parent reviews.
Most preschool programs in Iowa accept children between ages 2.5 and 5. Many children start at age 3 or 4, about one to two years before kindergarten. Look for signs of readiness such as being comfortable away from parents, ability to follow simple instructions, and interest in playing with other children.
Use our directory to browse preschools by city in Iowa. Compare Google ratings and parent reviews, check licensing status, and visit facilities in person. Our weighted ranking system prioritizes facilities with both high ratings and a meaningful number of reviews.