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Best Before or After School Daycare in Clear Lake, IA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Clear Lake. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Clear Lake, Iowa at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Clear Lake offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clear Lake

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
    Lake Town Charlie Brown
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    7b South 8th St, Clear Lake, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children

    Parents consistently praise Lake Town Charlie Brown for its friendly, caring staff who create a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for flexible hours, reasonable rates, and engaging activities that provide structure for children.

    friendly and welcoming staffflexible schedulingreasonable ratesfun activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Clear Lake

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Clear Lake, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Clear Lake (34–184 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Clear Lake

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

Before or After School Daycare in Clear Lake, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Clear Lake, Iowa, making up 33% of the 3 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 Clear Lake have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake

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Ymca After School Program-Clear Creek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
901 S 14th St, Clear Lake, IA
Phone
(641) 422-5999

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Clear Lake, Iowa, out of 3 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 Clear Lake have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Clear Lake, 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
Clear Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 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 Clear Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clear Lake 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.