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

Ankeny, Iowa is served by 89 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in AnkenyProviders
Child Care Centers33View directory
Family Child Care Homes49View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools7View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Ankeny

33 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ankeny. 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 2 For U Childcare-Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny BASP-Ashland Ridge Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny BASP-Crocker Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny BASP-Heritage Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny BASP-Prairie Trail Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny BASP-Southeast Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center Ankeny BASP-Westwood Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny Christian Academy Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny Christian Academy Childcare Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Ankeny Christian Childcare Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Casey's General Store's Child Development Center Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center Child's View Daycare Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Creative Kids Learning Center Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center DMACC Child Development Center Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center Little Endeavors Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy - Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Oralabor KinderCare Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center St Luke's Childcare Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center The Clubhouse Learning Center Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center The Conservatory of Worship Arts Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center The Study Loft at Autumn Crest Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center The Study Loft By Tree House Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center The Tree House at Northview Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center The Tree House Growing & Learning Center Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Triad Kids Campus Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Creekview Ankeny, IA 50021 Child Care Center Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Maple Ankeny, IA 50023 Child Care Center Yellow Brick Road ECDC - White Birch Ankeny, IA 50023

Family Child Care Homes in Ankeny

49 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ankeny. 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 Alice Mayes Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Amy Welshhons Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Andrea Boughton Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Autumn Brown Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Bethany Bohall-Gilhooly Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Brigette Hansen Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Carisa Bartlett Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Chelsey Stansberry Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Christine Eberhart Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Crystal Thomason Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Devon Steinkamp Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Elizabeth Stanton Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Eryn McFadgen Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Eskaleina Lappe Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Fawn Haven Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Felicia Freeman Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Hannah Miller Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Jackson Family Child Care Center LLC Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Jacqueline Wittmuss Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Jamie Hall Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Janice Klinginsmith Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Ickler-Albrecht Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Miller Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Reha Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Jerica Keenan Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Karen E Raimundo Valle Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Keri Bolles Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Kim Greathouse Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Kylee Boyer Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Lorena Mayorquin Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Masoma Barekzai Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Meghan Coop Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Melissa Sonnenblume Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Micheles Day Care LLC Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Michelle Wisecup Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Mu Paw Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Natalie Bogaards Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Rebecca Collier Ankeny, IA 50023 Family Child Care Home Rebecca Law Ankeny, IA 50021 Family Child Care Home Regina Melvin Ankeny, IA 50023

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Preschools in Ankeny

7 licensed preschoolss are listed in Ankeny. 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 Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool LLC Ankeny, IA 50021 Preschool Ankeny Prep Preschool Ankeny, IA 50021 Preschool Bright Beginnings Preschool at AFUMC Ankeny, IA 50023 Preschool Cadence Academy Preschool - Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50021 Preschool Hope Ankeny Preschool Ankeny, IA 50023 Preschool Our Lady's Little Learners Preschool Ankeny, IA 50021 Preschool Preschool @ The Ridge Ankeny, IA 50023

Head Start Programs in Ankeny

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Ankeny. 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.

Head Start Program Ankeny Ankeny, IA 50023 Capacity 8
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ZIP codes in Ankeny

ZIP 50021Care providersZIP 50023Care providers

How to pick care in Ankeny

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Ankeny, IA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ankeny, IA have?
Based on current licensing data, Ankeny is home to 89 state-licensed providers: 33 child care centers, 49 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.
How do Ankeny facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Ankeny to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Ankeny 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.

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Required disclosures

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