Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Adel, IA

Adel, Iowa is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Adel	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	5	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Adel

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Adel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center ADM Before and After School Program Adel, IA 50003 Child Care Center Kids Korner South 6th Adel, IA 50003 Child Care Center Kids Korner Two Adel, IA 50003 Child Care Center Little Tigers Learning Center, LLC Adel, IA 50003

Family Child Care Homes in Adel

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Adel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Ann Popp Adel, IA 50003 Family Child Care Home Lacey Calvert Adel, IA 50003 Family Child Care Home Stacia Davenport Adel, IA 50003 Family Child Care Home Theresa Miller Adel, IA 50003 Family Child Care Home Tina Maxwell Adel, IA 50003

Preschools in Adel

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Adel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Faith's Flock Preschool Adel, IA 50003 Preschool Raccoon River Preschool Adel, IA 50003

ZIP codes in Adel

ZIP 50003Care providers

How to pick care in Adel

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Adel, IA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Adel, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Adel is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Adel facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Adel to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Adel licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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