Iowa

Childcare Centers in Iowa

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Waterloo Children's Place #79

Crescent, IA

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Happy Days Waterloo Daycare #80

Earling, IA

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Waterloo KinderCare #81

Dow City, IA

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Waterloo Primrose School #82

Earling, IA

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La Petite Academy Waterloo #83

Earling, IA

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Ames Discovery Preschool

Elk Horn, IA

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Ames Stepping Stones #2

Elliott, IA

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First Steps Ames #3

Emerson, IA

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Ames Little Scholars #4

Glenwood, IA

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Ames Creative Kids #5

Griswold, IA

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ABC Academy Ames #6

Hancock, IA

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Ames Precious Moments #7

Harlan, IA

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Resources for Iowa Parents

Guides on costs, subsidies, and choosing childcare in Iowa.

Childcare Costs by State: Full 2026 Data Table for All 50 States
Childcare Costs by State: Full 2026 Data Table for All 50 States
From $650/month in Mississippi to $2,700/month in DC — here's the full 2026 childcare cost...
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 Is It Worth Working? The Real Math Behind Childcare vs. Your Salary
Is It Worth Working? The Real Math Behind Childcare vs. Your Salary
After taxes and childcare, some parents net $200–$500/month from a full-time job. Here's h...
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 Nanny vs. Daycare: Full Cost and Quality Comparison for 2026
Nanny vs. Daycare: Full Cost and Quality Comparison for 2026
A nanny costs $2,500–$5,000/month vs $800–$2,400 for daycare. But with two kids the math c...
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 Childcare Tax Credits and FSA: How to Save Up to $8,000 a Year
Childcare Tax Credits and FSA: How to Save Up to $8,000 a Year
Between the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA, working parents...
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