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155 Church Daycare in Iowa

Browse 155 church daycare 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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Ashworth Road Baptist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility's biblical teaching, friendly congregation, community involvement, and welcoming atmosphere. However, one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming and passive-aggressive behavior based on race. Note: Most reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically.

Sound biblical teachingfriendly congregationcommunity engagement and missions opportunities
Address
5300 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 223-0914
St John Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

Parents consistently praise St. John Lutheran Preschool for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. The facility and its congregation are described as warm, inclusive, and family-oriented, reflecting Christian values of acceptance regardless of background.

welcoming environmentfriendly peopleinclusive community
Address
415 4th St Sw, Waverly, IA
Phone
(319) 352-2314
St Paul'S Lutheran Before & After School Care
Church Daycare
4.3

St. Paul's Lutheran Before & After School Care is highly regarded by parents who appreciate the integration of faith-based education with community involvement. Parents report that teachers and pastors effectively foster both academic learning and Christian values, with children developing into caring community leaders. The facility appears to be a valued hub within the Waverly community.

Faith-based educationcaring teachers and pastorsinstills love of learning a
Address
301 1st St Nw, Waverly, IA
Phone
(319) 352-1484
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
Dcy Creative Learning Center Asbury
Church Daycare
4.1

DCY Creative Learning Center Asbury receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean environment, and positive impact on children's learning and social development. The facility is noted for accommodating special needs like food allergies and nursing bottle refusal.

caring and loving teachersclean and safe facilitystrong parent communication
Address
2899 Hales Mill Rd, Asbury, IA
Phone
(563) 557-9290
St Paul Preschool - Webster City Csd
Church Daycare
4
Address
1005 Beach Street, Webster City, IA
Phone
(515) 832-9241
Loving Arms Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
4

Loving Arms Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, creative programming, and a welcoming family-oriented environment. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about racial discrimination, safety issues, and financial impropriety that warrant investigation.

Caring and creative staffstrong communication with parentsfamily-oriented environment
Address
2675 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 351-9531
United Presbyterian Kingdom Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
209 E Main St, Washington, IA
Phone
(319) 653-6588
Montgomery Street Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
313 E Montgomery St, Knoxville, IA
Phone
(641) 842-2193
Risen Christ Little Blessings Day Care
Church Daycare
4
Address
6021 Northwest Blvd, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 386-1738
First Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
1523 Sunset Dr, Belle Plaine, IA
Phone
(319) 444-2849
Ankeny Christian Childcare
Church Daycare
3.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Ankeny Christian Childcare for its caring, family-oriented environment and flexible operations. They highlight the staff's individual attention to children, balance of structured and imaginative play, and diverse enrichment activities. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive academically and socially while feeling safe and happy.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented atmosphereflexible scheduling and school pickup/dropoff services
Address
2506 Sw 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 964-3599
Capitol Park Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.8

Capitol Park Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and supportive leadership under director Shelly. One negative review alleges poor classroom management and inappropriate director conduct under a previous administration. Most reviewers highlight their children's happiness, learning progress, and the center's affordability.

caring and loving staffstrong learning curri
Address
800 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 263-0568
Wee Care Center
Church Daycare
3.7

Wee Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, religious instruction, affordability, and secure environment, with some families using the facility for 10+ years. Negative reviewers report inadequate child supervision and development, poor hygiene/sanitation practices, excessive illness outbreaks, overbilling, and unprofessional director behavior.

caring and friendly staffaffordable pricingsecure building
Address
821 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 265-5250
Shining Light Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.6

Shining Light Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean environment, and strong teacher-child bonds. The facility operates as a non-profit with unpaid volunteer staff motivated by donations and faith. However, two negative reviews allege staff rudeness toward parents and serious concerns about child safety and unexplained injuries.

caring and compassionate staffclean and safe environmentstrong teacher-child bonds
Address
5074 N Pine St, Davenport, IA
Phone
(563) 388-9081
Wildcat Abc Child Care
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
405 School St, Carlisle, IA
Phone
(515) 989-3972
Shea'S Learning Days Child Development Center LLC
Church Daycare
3.1

Shea's Learning Days has highly polarized reviews. Some parents report positive experiences with clean facilities, responsive staff, and good communication. However, the majority of reviews cite serious concerns including poor management, understaffing, staff turnover, and questionable business practices.

Clean facilityfriendly and responsive staffgood communication via app
Address
2308 Ave J, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 256-9919
Bright Beginnings Preschool At Afumc
Church Daycare
1.8
Address
206 Sw Walnut St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 964-4249
St Francis Of Assisi Kids Care
Church Daycare
Address
7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 457-7167
St Matthew Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
2244 1st Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 362-3021
St. Mary And Immaculate Conception School System
Church Daycare
Address
510 S 2nd St, Guttenberg, IA
Phone
(563) 252-1577
St Joseph'S Daycare
Church Daycare
Address
403 Park St, Bellevue, IA
Phone
(563) 872-3284
Christian Kids Daycare
Church Daycare
Address
1104 11th Ave, Manson, IA
Phone
(712) 830-2813
St Mary'S Little Hawks Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
321 Fulton St, Remsen, IA
Phone
(712) 786-1160
Prep Preschool Ankeny LLC
Church Daycare
Address
602 Se Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 965-6952
Ankeny Basp-Ashland Ridge
Church Daycare
Address
2600 Nw Ash St, Ankeny, IA
Phone
(515) 289-3926
Kids Connection-Holy Trinity School
Church Daycare
Address
2922 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 255-3162
Share And Care Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
4210 Johnson Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 396-9148
Grace Garden Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
806 13th Ave, Coralville, IA
Phone
(319) 351-4703
Kids Care Of Iowa City
Church Daycare
Address
2675 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Phone
(319) 337-2095

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Frequently asked questions

There are 155 church daycare 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.