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Best Before or After School Daycare in Dallas Center, IA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Dallas Center. Average rating: 3.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dallas Center, Iowa at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.7/5
Parent reviews
7
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Dallas Center offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 3.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dallas Center

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.

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    Kids Korner
    3.83 score
    3.7(7)

    1106 Linden St, Dallas Center, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Kids Korner receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for caring staff, clean facilities, and child development focus, but serious concerns raised by a small number of parents about staff conduct and child treatment policies.

    caring and patient staffclean facilitiesdevelopmental curriculumgood communication

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Dallas Center

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Dallas Center, based on parent reviews

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dallas Center (60–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

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Before or After School Daycare in Dallas Center, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Dallas Center, Iowa, making up 50% of the 2 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 Dallas Center have an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.7 stars. Our analysis covers 7 parent reviews.

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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Dallas Center, Iowa, out of 2 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 Dallas Center have an average Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Dallas Center, 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
Dallas Center offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 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 Dallas Center for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dallas Center 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.