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4 Before or After School Daycare in Altoona, Iowa

Browse all 4 before or after school daycare in Altoona, Iowa. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Altoona

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
    Adventure-Life Preschool
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1700 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 71 children

    Adventure-Life Preschool is highly rated for its Christian-based curriculum and professional staff. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, focus on child development across social and motor skills, and integration of Christian values. The facility is described as having a nice environment with caring teachers.

    Professional teachersactivities promoting social and motor skill developmentChristian values instructionwelcoming staff
  2. 2
    Altoona Kidsworld Daycare-Preschool INC #2
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    630 8th St Se, Altoona, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children

    Altoona Kidsworld Daycare #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, strong learning environment, and open-door policy. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and grandchildren at the center. One negative review cited a child's unhappiness and billing/administrative issues.

    Caring and dedicated staffchildren love attendingstrong learning outcomesopen-door visitation policy
  3. 3
    Altoona 8th Street Child Care
    3.86 score
    3.8(13)

    907 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

    ALTOONA 8TH STREET CHILD CARE receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, family atmosphere, and playground facilities. However, several negative reviews raise concerns about preschool classroom management, staff training, and past director decisions regarding special needs evaluations, along with employee complaints about pay and discipline practices.

    Professional and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipssmooth transition/adaptation suppor
  4. 4
    Altoona Kidsworld Daycare-Preschool INC
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    105 3rd St Se, Altoona, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children

    Altoona KidsWorld receives polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, well-trained staff, attentive director, quality preschool curriculum, and positive outcomes for children. However, a minority of reviews cite serious concerns about facility conditions, health code violations, and staff conduct.

    Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable directorwell-trained employeesquality preschool curriculum

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Altoona based on parent reviews

Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Willowbrook

3.7(3)

300 17th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA

Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Altoona Elem

3.7(3)

301 6th St Sw, Altoona, IA

Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Centennial

3.7(3)

910 7th Ave Se, Altoona, IA

Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Clay

3.7(3)

3200 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA

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Before or After School Daycare in Altoona, Iowa

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Altoona, Iowa, making up 33% of the 12 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.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Altoona

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Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Willowbrook
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
300 17th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Altoona Elem
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
301 6th St Sw, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Centennial
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
910 7th Ave Se, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Clay
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
3200 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Altoona, Iowa, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Altoona, 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
Altoona offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Altoona for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Altoona 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.