Licensed Daycare in Iowa City, Iowa
4 licensed daycares in Iowa City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Iowa licensing records.
Childcare costs in Iowa City
ChildCare Aware reports the Iowa average full-time cost at $910/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Iowa City 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
- 75 kids
Program types in Iowa City
All Iowa City licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Ankeny Golden Gate Daycare #10
Iowa City
Ankeny Learning Tree #12
Iowa City
Ankeny Sunflower Daycare #14
Iowa City
Jumping Jacks Ankeny #13
Iowa City
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