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1 Before or After School Daycare in Norwalk, Iowa

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

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Norwalk

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
    Cadence Academy Before And After School
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    9210 Happy Hollow Drive, Norwalk, IA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its well-structured environment, caring staff, and engaging activities. Multiple reviewers highlight how the program has helped children overcome anxiety and social challenges while maintaining strong safety protocols. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and offering educational value alongside fun.

    Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinessstrong structure and organizationdiverse activities and guest speakersemphasis on safety
  2. 2
    Cadence Academy Before And After School
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    713 School Ave, Norwalk, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its well-structured environment, caring staff, and engaging activities. The program has successfully helped children with anxiety and social challenges feel comfortable, while maintaining strong safety protocols and open communication with families.

    Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinessstrong organization and structureengaging educational activities and craftsgood safety protocols
  3. 3
    Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center
    4.77 score
    5(17)

    800 Colonial Circle, Norwalk, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children

    Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center in Norwalk, Iowa receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents praising the staff's care, attention, and educational quality. Parents highlight the center's recent expansion, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable academic and developmental progress.

    experienced and knowledgeable staffloving and patient teachersclean facilitiescolorful enga
  4. 4
    Fellowship Community Church Dba Stepping Stones
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    225 North Ave, Norwalk, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 180 children

    These reviews are for Fellowship Community Church, not a daycare facility. All 10 reviews praise the church's Bible-based sermons, welcoming community, worship services, and involvement in local outreach and missions. No reviews actually address daycare or childcare services.

    Bible-focused teachingswelcoming atmospherecontemporary worship musiccommunity involvement
  5. 5
    Crossroads Kids Preschool & Early Learning Center
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    2601 Border St, Norwalk, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 70 children

    Crossroads Kids Preschool & Early Learning Center is a religious facility in Norwalk, Iowa with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents praise the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and strong Christian teaching environment. Families report positive experiences with the daycare and children's programs.

    Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmosphereno dress codeBible-based instruction
  6. 6
    Lil' Hands Big Dreams
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    810 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

    Parents consistently praise Lil' Hands Big Dreams for its warm, caring environment led by owners Brian and Mary. The center is known for creative, hands-on learning activities including sensory, musical, and artistic programs, combined with strong curriculum instruction. Multiple parents report high satisfaction with staff quality and daily communication through the Brightwheel app.

    Caring and loving stafflaid-back atmospherecreative and hands-on activitiesstrong curriculum

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Norwalk based on parent reviews

Cadence Academy Before And After School

5(20)

9210 Happy Hollow Drive, Norwalk, IA

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its well-structured environment, caring staff, and engaging activities. Multiple reviewers highlight how the program has helped children overcome anxiety and social challenges while maintaining strong safety protocols. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and offering educational value alongside fun.

Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinessstrong structure and organizationdiverse activities and guest speakers

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Daycare types in Norwalk

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Norwalk, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Norwalk, Iowa, making up 13% of the 8 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk

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Cadence Academy Before And After School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its well-structured environment, caring staff, and engaging activities. Multiple reviewers highlight how the program has helped children overcome anxiety and social challenges while maintaining strong safety protocols. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and offering educational value alongside fun.

Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinessstrong structure and organizationdiverse activities and guest speakers
Address
9210 Happy Hollow Drive, Norwalk, IA
Phone
(515) 419-6193

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Norwalk, Iowa, out of 8 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 Norwalk, 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
Norwalk offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Norwalk for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Norwalk 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.