Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake, Iowa is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Clear Lake	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Clear Lake

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Clear Lake. 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 Lake Town Charlie Brown Clear Lake, IA 50428 Child Care Center YMCA After School Program-Clear Creek Clear Lake, IA 50428

Family Child Care Homes in Clear Lake

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Clear Lake. 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 Dawn Allie Clear Lake, IA 50428 Family Child Care Home Dawn Theilen Clear Lake, IA 50428 Family Child Care Home Kaye Wilson Clear Lake, IA 50428 Family Child Care Home Kelly Purviance Clear Lake, IA 50428 Family Child Care Home Michele Munn Clear Lake, IA 50428 Family Child Care Home Rainbow's End Family Daycare Clear Lake, IA 50428

Head Start Programs in Clear Lake

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Clear Lake. 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 Clear Lake Head Start/Early Head Start Clear Lake, IA 50428 Capacity 8 Head Start Program NICAO Head Start & EHS-Clear Lake Clear Lake, IA 50428

ZIP codes in Clear Lake

ZIP 50428Care providers

How to pick care in Clear Lake

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 Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Clear Lake is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Clear Lake facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Clear Lake 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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