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

Burlington, Iowa is served by 42 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Burlington	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	34	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Burlington

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Burlington. 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 Burlington Area YMCA Child Care Center Burlington, IA 52601 Child Care Center Burlington Area YMCA-Black Hawk Site Burlington, IA 52601 Child Care Center Burlington Area YMCA-Sunnyside Site Burlington, IA 52601 Child Care Center Little Angels Childcare Burlington, IA 52601 Child Care Center Mels Munchkins Burlington, IA 52601

Family Child Care Homes in Burlington

34 licensed family child care homess are listed in Burlington. 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.

Preschools in Burlington

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Burlington. 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 Great River Christian School & Preschool Burlington, IA 52601 Preschool Little Nike Preschool and Daycare Burlington, IA 52601 Preschool Messiah Lutheran Preschool Burlington, IA 52601

Head Start Programs in Burlington

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Burlington. 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 Burlington Head Start Preschool & Early Head Start Burlington, IA 52601 Head Start Program Burlington Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start Burlington, IA 52601 Capacity 42

ZIP codes in Burlington

ZIP 52601Care providers

How to pick care in Burlington

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.

When you are choosing care in Burlington, 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.

Nearby cities in Des Moines County

Danville, IA 3 providers Mediapolis, IA 2 providers Sperry, IA 1 providers West Burlington, IA 6 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Burlington, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Burlington is home to 42 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 34 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Burlington facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Burlington 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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