Iowa

Childcare Centers in Iowa

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Ames Children's Place #80

Elkport, IA

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Happy Days Ames Daycare #81

Epworth, IA

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Ames KinderCare #82

Farley, IA

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Ames Primrose School #83

Farmersburg, IA

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La Petite Academy West Des Moines

Garber, IA

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West Des Moines Discovery Preschool #2

Garnavillo, IA

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West Des Moines Stepping Stones #3

Greeley, IA

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First Steps West Des Moines #4

Guttenberg, IA

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West Des Moines Little Scholars #5

Holy Cross, IA

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West Des Moines Creative Kids #6

La Motte, IA

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ABC Academy West Des Moines #7

Luxemburg, IA

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West Des Moines Precious Moments #8

Manchester, 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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