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444 Before or After School Daycare in Iowa

Browse 444 before or after school daycare across Iowa. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Iowa

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Iowa can make the decision-making process smoother.

Iowa has about 1,635 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Iowa. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Iowa

There are 1,635 daycares in Iowa: 163 headstart facilities, 444 before/after school centers, 155 religious facility daycares, and 873 childcare and preschool centers.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school873
Headstart Programs163
Religious / Church Based Daycare155
Before or After School444

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🎨 Preschools 413✝️ Christian Daycare 50🎒 After School Programs 29🌱 Montessori 21⛪ Catholic Daycare 13📚 Kindergarten 3🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

All Before or After School Daycare in Iowa

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Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Mitchellville Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
308 Elm Ave Nw, Mitchellville, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
Clarinda Csd-Jill Whitham
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
423 E. Nodaway, Clarinda, IA
Phone
(712) 542-4510
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Centennial
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
910 7th Ave Se, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Clay
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
3200 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA
Phone
(515) 967-5078
Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Delaware Elem
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
4401 Ne 46th St, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 402-1400
Mediapolis Childcare & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
814 N Northfield St, Mediapolis, IA
Phone
(319) 394-3060
Kids Korner Day Care Center INC
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Kids Korner receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff's caring nature, clean facilities, and developmental curriculum. However, serious concerns have been raised about child handling practices and inconsistent policies regarding basic needs like water access.

caring and patient staffclean facilitiesage-appropriate curriculum
Address
300 5th Ave Ne, Clarion, IA
Phone
(515) 532-2778
Kidstop Childcare Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
304 S Summit Ave, Bancroft, IA
Phone
(515) 885-2379
Adventure Club
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

Adventure Club receives mixed reviews with a significant divide between locations. The Des Moines location has positive feedback about activities, staff friendliness, and billing ease. However, the Schererville location has serious complaints regarding incident management, supervision, billing issues, and food policies.

friendly staffeasy billingvariety of activities (art
Address
15 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 244-2534
Lewis Central Lucky Children
Before or After School Daycare
3.3
Address
4125 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA
Phone
(712) 366-8301
Five Seasons Learning Centers-Grant
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
254 Outlook Dr Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone
(319) 558-2555
The Growing Patch Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
702 Main St, Center Point, IA
Phone
(319) 343-0472
St Joseph Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
1430 14th St, Marion, IA
Phone
(319) 377-6348
Pekin Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
1062 Birch Ave, Packwood, IA
Phone
(319) 695-5127
West Branch Community Elc-Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
128 Oliphant St, West Branch, IA
Phone
(319) 643-7447
Allamakee Csd-Bright Beginnings
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
953 3rd Ave. Nw, Waukon, IA
Phone
(563) 568-6375
Stella Sanford Cdc - West High
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
2001 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 898-2568
Kids Kampus Community Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
210 Main Street, Guttenberg, IA
Phone
(563) 252-3934
Danville Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
419 S Main St, Danville, IA
Phone
(319) 392-4627
Des Moines Csd - M.E.E.P. @ Edmunds
Before or After School Daycare
2.7
Address
1601 Crocker Street, Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-8417
Beyond The Bell-Bryant
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
1114 W 27th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6825
Beyond The Bell-Liberty
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
1623 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6845
Beyond The Bell-Morningside
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
3601 Bushnell Ave, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 274-4048
Beyond The Bell-Irving
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
901 Floyd Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 249-6834
Beyond The Bell-Riverside
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
2302 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 279-6811
Beyond The Bell-Clark
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
4315 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-7030
Beyond The Bell-Leeds
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
3919 Jefferson, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 239-7034
Beyond The Bell-Sunnyside
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
2700 S Maple St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 252-3276
Beyond The Bell-Hunt
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
615 20th St, Sioux City, IA
Phone
(712) 277-3600
Waverly Child Care After-School Connection
Before or After School Daycare
2.1

Waverly Child Care After-School Connection has highly polarized reviews. While one parent praised quality care, multiple parents reported poor administrative communication, rude staff, strict late fees, lack of follow-up on inquiries, and a money-focused operation that prioritizes existing enrollment over prospective families.

Quality care for enrolled childrenchildren enjoy attending
Address
221 15th St Nw, Waverly, IA
Phone
(319) 352-4664

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Frequently asked questions

There are 444 before or after school daycares across Iowa. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Iowa are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Iowa, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Iowa sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Iowa vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.