Iowa

Childcare Centers in Iowa

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Ames Sunshine Daycare #32

Portsmouth, IA

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Tiny Tots of Ames #33

Red Oak, IA

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Ames Early Learning Center #34

Shelby, IA

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Ames ABC Childcare #35

Silver City, IA

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Ames Bright Beginnings #36

Soldier, IA

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Growing Minds Ames #37

Stanton, IA

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Ames Children's Place #38

Tennant, IA

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Happy Days Ames Daycare #39

Treynor, IA

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Ames KinderCare #40

Underwood, IA

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Ames Primrose School #41

Walnut, IA

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La Petite Academy Ames #42

Westphalia, IA

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Ames Discovery Preschool #43

Woodbine, 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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