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 Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 873 |
| Headstart Programs | 163 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 155 |
| Before or After School | 444 |
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All Before or After School Daycare in Iowa
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Kids Connection-Wallace Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 6510 Nw 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA
- Phone
- (515) 252-8490
Beyond The Bell-Loess Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1717 Casselman St, Sioux City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 279-6843
Kids & Company-Wilson Junior High
Before or After School Daycare
One parent reports that all issues were successfully addressed, while others describe negative experiences including mean staff and allegations of billing for unprovided special needs services. Additional complaints cite unsafe conditions with older children and the abrupt removal of a student without evidence of misconduct.
Issues addressed and resolved
- Address
- 715 N 21st St, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
Blakesburg Elementary Before & After Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 407 Wilson St, Blakesburg, IA
- Phone
- (641) 938-2204
Madison Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 116 E Locust Street, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-0948
Washington Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1608 E Locust St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 271-0517
Ghv Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 620 W 11th St, Garner, IA
- Phone
- (641) 923-2831
Urbandale Adventuretime-Karen Acres Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3400 74th St, Urbandale, IA
- Phone
- (515) 457-5855
Kids & Company-Crescent
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 401 E Welch St, Crescent, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
Jefferson Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1027 N Marquette, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 528-6057
Kids & Company-Rue Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3326 6th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 322-8800
College View Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1225 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
- Phone
- (712) 328-6452
Kids Connection-Lawson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5450 Nw 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA
- Phone
- (515) 252-8490
Beyond The Bell-Grant Ragan Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 645 Ne Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA
- Phone
- (515) 987-0435
Kids Connection-Horizon Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5905 Nw 100th St, Johnston, IA
- Phone
- (515) 252-8490
Kids Connection-Beaver Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8701 Lyndhurst Dr, Johnston, IA
- Phone
- (515) 252-8490
Jefferson Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1027 Marquette St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 424-0400
Monroe Elementary Stepping Stones
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1926 W 4th St, Davenport, IA
- Phone
- (563) 271-0517
Fremont Elementary Before & After Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 525 E Main St, Fremont, IA
- Phone
- (641) 933-4211
Midland Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 510 3rd Avenue N, Oxford Junction, IA
- Phone
- (563) 488-2292
Ymca Childcare-Findley Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3025 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 975-8762
Lincoln Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 300 Teeters Ct, Iowa City, IA
- Phone
- (319) 430-4196
Des Moines Early Childhood Programs-Moulton
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1541 8th Street, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 281-8472
Des Moines Early Childhood Programs-Walnut Street
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
- Phone
- (515) 281-8472
Bear Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 808 E Lucas St, Algona, IA
- Phone
- (515) 295-3509
Lollipop Preschool North
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 709 Mcintyre Dr, Anita, IA
- Phone
- (712) 249-1420
Anita Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 709 Mcintyre Drive, Anita, IA
- Phone
- (712) 762-3232
Albert City After School Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 300 Orchard St, Albert City, IA
- Phone
- (712) 843-5416
Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 606 Adrian St, Churdan, IA
- Phone
- (515) 389-3129
Ankeny Basp-Southeast
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1005 Se Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
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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.