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Best Before or After School Daycare in Carroll, IA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Carroll. Average rating: 3.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carroll, Iowa at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.2/5
Parent reviews
7
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Carroll offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.2/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carroll

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
    Carroll Area Child Care Center & Preschool
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    113 W 7th Street, Carroll, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 168 children

    Carroll Area Child Care Center & Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents. The majority of reviews praise the caring and amazing staff, safe environment, and positive experience for children. One review provided no details for analysis.

    Amazing staffgreat facilitycaring employeessafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Carroll

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.2avg rating
5 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carroll zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
514017
3.2
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carroll (17–168 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Carroll

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Carroll, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Carroll, Iowa, making up 14% of the 7 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 Carroll have an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.2 stars. Our analysis covers 7 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Carroll, 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 Carroll

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Kuempercares
Before or After School Daycare
Address
109 S Clark St, Carroll, IA
Phone
(712) 830-6134

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Carroll, Iowa, out of 7 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 Carroll have an average Google rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Carroll, 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
Carroll offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Carroll for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carroll 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.