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Best Before or After School Daycare in Pella, IA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Pella. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pella, Iowa at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.55/5
Parent reviews
21
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Pella has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 50219 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pella

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
    De Kinderen Huis Learning & Discovery Center
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    405 Truman Rd, Pella, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    De Kinderen Huis receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication through the facility's daily app. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and parents report a positive balance of learning, physical activity, and fun.

    Enthusiastic children who love attendingcaring and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via app with photos and updatesvariety of engaging activities and crafts

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Pella

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.55avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pella zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
502196
4.55
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pella (90–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Pella

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Pella, Iowa

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Pella, Iowa, making up 17% of the 6 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 Pella have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pella, 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 Pella

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Pella Christian Grade School - One To Grow On
Before or After School Daycare
Address
216 Liberty, Pella, IA
Phone
(641) 628-2414

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Pella, Iowa, out of 6 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 Pella have an average Google rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pella, 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
Pella offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Pella for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pella 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.