Best Before or After School Daycare in Sioux City, IA
Compare 16 before or after school daycare in Sioux City. Average rating: 3.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Sioux City, Iowa at a glance
- Programs
- 16
- Avg rating
- 3.63/5
- Parent reviews
- 168
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
Sioux City has 16 licensed before or after school daycare with 168 parent reviews averaging 3.63/5.The largest concentration is in 51106 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sioux City
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.
- 1Morningside Lutheran Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
700 S Martha St, Sioux City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Reviews consistently praise Morningside Lutheran Church and its associated preschool as a welcoming, family-friendly faith community. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, caring staff, strong biblical teachings, and quality children's ministry programs.
Welcoming and friendly communitycaring and non-judgmental staffbiblically sound teachingsbeautiful facilities - 2Beyond The Bell-Sacred Heart4.56 score4.8(12)
5010 Military Rd, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Beyond the Bell-Sacred Heart is a Catholic church and school facility in Sioux City, Iowa with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-maintained parish with quality religious education and services. The facility also offers Camp Imagination programming.
welcoming environmentwell-maintained and organizedquality religious instructiongood sermons - 3Calico Kids Preschool4.55 score5(6)
1407 W 18th St, Sioux City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
Calico Kids Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate educators and the facility's supportive learning environment. Parents report their children made significant academic progress in numbers and letters while also developing social skills, confidence, and emotional regulation.
Caring and compassionate teacherschildren made academic progresschildren became more confident and socialemotional regulation support - 4St Paul'S Lutheran Preschool4.39 score4.6(9)
612 Jennings Street, Sioux City, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 19 children
St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility with strong Christian emphasis that most parents praise highly. Parents appreciate the small student-to-teacher ratio, welcoming community, and Bible-based curriculum. One parent expressed concern about the heavy religious focus impacting academic preparation.
Small student-to-teacher ratioChrist and Bible emphasischildren enjoy attendingloving and welcoming community - 5Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool4.35 score4.6(7)
814 Court St, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool receives mostly positive ratings, with parents reporting that children enjoy attending and learn well. However, one former parent raised serious concerns about food safety and classroom management practices.
Children enjoy attendinglearning opportunitieslong-term enrollment indicates satisfactionserves multiple age groups from daycare through preschool - 6Story Time Preschool & Child Care4 score4(5)
2016 S Cecelia St, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Story Time Preschool & Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention to children with special needs, and professional atmosphere. However, new parents report serious concerns including staff yelling and profanity, physical aggression toward children, poor hygiene, disorganization, and dismissive management responses to complaints.
Caring and honest staffaccommodating to children with special needsreas - 7Story Time Preschool And Child Care3.7 score3.4(5)
1709 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Story Time Preschool has polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff for going above and beyond, good communication with parents, and creating a welcoming environment. Negative reviews allege mistreatment of children, staff abuse, and poor management practices.
Staff dedicationcommunication with parentschild friendshipswelcoming environment - 8Yellow Brick Road Preschool And Daycare3.61 score3.4(9)
1312 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Yellow Brick Road Preschool and Daycare in Sioux City receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Several parents praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling, and positive learning environment, while others report serious concerns about hygiene practices, lack of communication, and management issues.
Caring and attentive staffflexible schedulingpositive learning environmentspeech development support - 9Story Time Preschool & Child Care Center3.61 score3.4(9)
1114 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Story Time Preschool & Child Care Center in Sioux City receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents citing caring staff, positive environment, and flexibility, while others report serious concerns including inadequate diaper changes leading to health issues, lack of communication about daily activities, and strict rule enforcement.
Caring and flexible staffpositive learning environmentstaff members praised by name (Kim GeislerMs. Kara)
Rating Distribution
Based on 32 daycares with Google ratings in Sioux City
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 168 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Sioux City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Sioux City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51106 | 15 | 3.95 | 5 | |
| 51105 | 5 | 3.8 | 1 | |
| 51103 | 15 | 3.57 | 2 | |
| 51104 | 11 | 3.46 | 2 | |
| 51108 | 6 | 2.7 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Sioux City (17–314 children)
Small
up to 30 children
15
Medium
31–75 children
18
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
12
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Sioux City based on parent reviews
Stella Sanford Cdc - West High
2001 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
Beyond The Bell-Bryant
1114 W 27th St, Sioux City, IA
One parent reports severe supervision issues, including staff ignoring children and physical altercations on the playground, while another describes the program as rude with unhelpful administration. A third review highlights poor management of elementary-aged children, citing unscheduled indoor movie time, lack of clear leadership, and allegations of staff bullying.
Beyond The Bell-Liberty
1623 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA
Parents report severe supervision issues, including staff neglecting children and failing to intervene in physical alterments on the playground. Additional complaints highlight rude administrative behavior, arbitrary billing practices, and a lack of structured activities during summer programs.
Beyond The Bell-Morningside
3601 Bushnell Ave, Sioux City, IA
A few parents report significant concerns regarding staff supervision and behavior, including allegations of physical aggression between children and rude, unhelpful administrative interactions. Reviewers also describe unscheduled indoor activities, lack of clear leadership, and teachers who appear disengaged or hostile toward students.
Beyond The Bell-Irving
901 Floyd Blvd, Sioux City, IA
A few parents report serious concerns regarding staff supervision and behavior, including instances of unmonitored playground hazards and verbal aggression toward children. Additional feedback highlights poor communication practices, such as rude phone interactions and aggressive billing tactics, alongside a lack of structured activities during summer programs.
Beyond The Bell-Riverside
2302 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Recent feedback highlights severe supervision issues, including staff remaining seated while children engage in unsafe behavior and physical altercations. Additional complaints cite rude administrative interactions, lack of promised educational activities, and allegations of adult misconduct toward students.
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Before or After School Daycare in Sioux City, Iowa
There are 16 before or after school daycare in Sioux City, Iowa, making up 29% of the 56 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 Sioux City have an average rating of 3.63 out of 5 across 32 rated facilities, with 34% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 168 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Sioux City, 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 Sioux City
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- Address
- 2001 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 898-2568
One parent reports severe supervision issues, including staff ignoring children and physical altercations on the playground, while another describes the program as rude with unhelpful administration. A third review highlights poor management of elementary-aged children, citing unscheduled indoor movie time, lack of clear leadership, and allegations of staff bullying.
- Address
- 1114 W 27th St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6825
Parents report severe supervision issues, including staff neglecting children and failing to intervene in physical alterments on the playground. Additional complaints highlight rude administrative behavior, arbitrary billing practices, and a lack of structured activities during summer programs.
- Address
- 1623 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6845
A few parents report significant concerns regarding staff supervision and behavior, including allegations of physical aggression between children and rude, unhelpful administrative interactions. Reviewers also describe unscheduled indoor activities, lack of clear leadership, and teachers who appear disengaged or hostile toward students.
- Address
- 3601 Bushnell Ave, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 274-4048
A few parents report serious concerns regarding staff supervision and behavior, including instances of unmonitored playground hazards and verbal aggression toward children. Additional feedback highlights poor communication practices, such as rude phone interactions and aggressive billing tactics, alongside a lack of structured activities during summer programs.
- Address
- 901 Floyd Blvd, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 249-6834
Recent feedback highlights severe supervision issues, including staff remaining seated while children engage in unsafe behavior and physical altercations. Additional complaints cite rude administrative interactions, lack of promised educational activities, and allegations of adult misconduct toward students.
- Address
- 2302 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6811
One parent reports severe neglect and physical aggression among children with staff ignoring the situation, while others describe rude administrative interactions, unscheduled indoor movie days instead of promised activities, and allegations of teacher bullying.
- Address
- 4315 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 239-7030
One parent describes inadequate supervision with staff remaining seated while children engage in unsafe behavior on the playground. Another reviewer reports rude interactions, aggressive billing practices, and a lack of support for payment issues. A third account details an unsatisfactory summer program featuring unscheduled indoor movie time, lack of outdoor activity, and allegations of teacher bullying.
- Address
- 3919 Jefferson, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 239-7034
One parent reports inadequate supervision on the playground, noting staff were disengaged and failed to intervene when a child was kicked, while another criticizes rude administrative interactions and billing disputes. A third review highlights a summer program with unscheduled indoor movie days, lack of structured activities, and allegations of teacher bullying and unclear leadership. These accounts describe poor oversight, unprofessional conduct, and a lack of engaging programming.
- Address
- 2700 S Maple St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 252-3276
Several parents report serious concerns regarding inadequate supervision, with staff remaining seated while children play unsupervised and engage in physical altercations. Additional complaints highlight rude administrative interactions, poor communication, and a lack of structured activities, including unscheduled naps and excessive screen time.
- Address
- 615 20th St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 277-3600
- Address
- 1717 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6843
- Address
- 3301 W 19th St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6813
- Address
- 1623 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 294-4513
- Address
- 5401 Lorraine Ave, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 277-3600
- Address
- 2101 Outer Dr N, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6804
- Address
- 3919 Jefferson St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 239-9061
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