Licensed Daycare in Guthrie Center, Iowa
2 licensed daycares in Guthrie Center, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Iowa licensing records.
Childcare costs in Guthrie Center
ChildCare Aware reports the Iowa average full-time cost at $910/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Guthrie Center vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Iowa families may also qualify for Iowa Child Care Assistance (CCA) (intake: (800) 972-2017).
Full Iowa licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 87 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Guthrie Center
All Guthrie Center licensed centers
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