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Best Before or After School Daycare in Coralville, IA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Coralville. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Coralville, Iowa at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.56/5
Parent reviews
53
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Coralville has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 53 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 78% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 52241 zip code, averaging 4.56 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Coralville

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
    First Steps Learning Center INC.
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    200 Holiday Rd, Coralville, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children

    First Steps Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are thriving, happy, and developing well, with strong communication and responsiveness from leadership. The facility is noted as a significant improvement over other local daycare options.

    Caring and kind staffvariety of activitiesindoor gym and outdoor playgroundmeals provided
  2. 2
    Purple Bloom School, LLC
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    2060 12th Ave, Coralville, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 270 children

    Parents consistently praise Purple Bloom School for its child-centered approach, friendly and caring staff, and innovative teaching methods. Owner Katie receives particular recognition for her leadership, flexibility, and commitment to the children's development. Multiple reviewers report high satisfaction with the facility's environment and their children's happiness.

    Child-centered philosophyflexible staffcaring and welcoming environmentquality staff
  3. 3
    Love-A-Lot Early Childhood Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    213 5th St, Coralville, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Parents consistently praise Love-A-Lot Early Childhood Center for its caring, loving staff and family-like atmosphere. Director Julie Lee is highlighted for hiring teachers who treat children with genuine affection. Children reportedly show enthusiasm about attending and parents report strong trust in the quality of care provided.

    Caring and loving staffDirector Julie Lee's leadershipchildren excited to attendstrong communication with parents
  4. 4
    Hacap Head Start-Coral Ridge
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    2441 10th St, Coralville, IA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 64 children

    Parents praise HACAP HEAD START-CORAL RIDGE for providing excellent growth opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers. The facility receives consistently positive feedback with all reviews rating it 5 stars, with particular emphasis on the quality of teachers and overall learning environment.

    Amazing growth opportunities for toddlersawesome teacherspositive long-term impressionssupportive learning environment
  5. 5
    Handicare INC
    4.36 score
    4.5(13)

    2220 9th St, Coralville, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 235 children

    Parents consistently praise Handicare as an excellent, well-organized daycare with caring and experienced staff. The facility accommodates children with special needs, maintains cleanliness, provides nutritious meals and supplies, and offers extended hours. Multiple reviewers note staff longevity (10-20+ years) as a sign of quality and good workplace culture.

    Kind and compassionate staffexperienced teachers with long tenurespecial needs accommodationsorganized and clean facility
  6. 6
    Academy Of Early Learning
    4.27 score
    4.4(10)

    2411 Coral Ct, Ste 1, Coralville, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Academy of Early Learning in Coralville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring and professional staff, age-appropriate learning environment, and daily communication via app. One 1-star review raises serious concerns about lack of proper stimulation, staff integrity issues, and alleged mishandling of complaints.

    Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attenddirector Amy praisedage-appropriate learning through play

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Coralville

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 53 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Strong communication with parents
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
10 daycares · 7 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Coralville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
5224114
4.56
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Coralville (20–270 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

3

Map

Daycare types in Coralville

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in Coralville, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Coralville, Iowa, making up 7% of the 14 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 Coralville have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 78% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Coralville, 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 Coralville

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Central Cares INC
Before or After School Daycare
Address
501 6th St, Coralville, IA
Phone
(319) 530-6287

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Coralville, Iowa, out of 14 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 Coralville have an average Google rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 78% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Coralville, 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
Coralville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Coralville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Coralville 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.