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

Carlisle, Iowa is served by 8 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 CarlisleProviders
Child Care Centers3View directory
Family Child Care Homes5View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Carlisle

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Carlisle. 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 School Street Scholars Daycare Carlisle, IA 50047 Child Care Center Sprouts Early Learning Academy Carlisle, IA 50047 Child Care Center Wildcat ABC Child Care Carlisle, IA 50047

Family Child Care Homes in Carlisle

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Carlisle. 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 Erin Hearn Carlisle, IA 50047 Family Child Care Home Little Steps Childcare LLC Carlisle, IA 50047 Family Child Care Home Megan Suckow Carlisle, IA 50047 Family Child Care Home Melissa Raymond Carlisle, IA 50047 Family Child Care Home Michelle Buchanan Carlisle, IA 50047

ZIP codes in Carlisle

ZIP 50047Care providers
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How to pick care in Carlisle

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Carlisle, IA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Warren County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Carlisle, IA have?
Based on current licensing data, Carlisle is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Carlisle facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Carlisle to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Carlisle 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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