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1 Before or After School Daycare in Eldridge, Iowa

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Eldridge, Iowa. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Eldridge

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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    115 S 3rd Ave, Eldridge, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 202 children

    Reviews are highly polarized. Most parents praise the staff's care, personable approach, and age-appropriate curriculum with strong learning outcomes. However, several parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness, chaotic management, poor organization, high turnover, and a critical 2018 incident where a special needs child was left unsupervised at a park for an hour.

    Caring and personable staffage-appropriate curriculumchildren learn academics and languages (Spanishsign language)

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Before or After School Daycare in Eldridge, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Eldridge, Iowa, making up 20% of the 5 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 Eldridge, 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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There are 1 before or after school daycares in Eldridge, Iowa, out of 5 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 Eldridge, 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
Eldridge offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Eldridge for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Eldridge 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.