Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs, Iowa is served by 69 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 Council BluffsProviders
Child Care Centers32View directory
Family Child Care Homes34View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs8View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Council Bluffs

32 licensed child care centerss are listed in Council Bluffs. 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 Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Heartland Child Development Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Heartland Christian School Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Hilltop Child Development Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Iowa Western Early Childhood Educ Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company - Florence M Lakin Dev Child Ctr Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company Early Learning Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Bloomer Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-College View Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Edison Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Franklin Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Hoover Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Lewis & Clark Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Longfellow Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Roosevelt Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Rue Elementary Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Lewis Central Lucky Children Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Lifechangers Academy Woodbury Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Lil Tattle Tales Childcare & Learning Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Love Kids Child Care Center LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Montessori Children's House Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Rising Stars Learning Center LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Shea's Learning Days Child Development Center LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Sheryl K Johnson Child Care Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center St Albert KidzKare Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center St Paul's Lutheran Early Childhood Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Sunset Ridge Child Care Academy Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center The Learning Journey Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Vodec Youth Services Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Wunderkinder Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Family Child Care Homes in Council Bluffs

34 licensed family child care homess are listed in Council Bluffs. 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 Amber Durand Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Amber Fry Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Anna Kesselberg Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home BreAnna Berding Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Carrie Meyer Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Dana Rief Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Darla Johnson Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Dawn Rice Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Hannah Hotz Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Heather Neighbors Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Helena Owens Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Hilary Beckner Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Home Away From Home Daycare Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Cash Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jennifer McDonald Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Jessi Scott Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jessica Scott Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jill Frampton Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jodys Daycare Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Julie Christensen Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Keana Dady Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Kelsey Williams Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Kimberly C Neighbors Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Linda Gwennap-Kolhof Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Marvina Richards-Hill Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Mary's Little Lambs, LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Melisa Jones Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Patricia Newberry Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Raven Walker Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Rhonda Alvarado and LeoPoldo Alvarado-Hernandez Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Sarah Smith-Quintero Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Stacy Socha Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Tina Christensen Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Tricia Kays Kid's for Day's LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Preschools in Council Bluffs

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Council Bluffs. 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 Beginning Memories Preschool Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Preschool Mother Goose Child Care & Preschool Site II Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Preschool Mother Goose Child Care & Preschool Site III Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Head Start Programs in Council Bluffs

8 federally funded head start programss are listed in Council Bluffs. 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 Bloomer Pre-K Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Capacity 14 Head Start Program Council Bluffs Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Council Bluffs I and II Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Head Start Program Edison Pre-K Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Capacity 16 Head Start Program FAMILY, Inc. DBA Firefly Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Capacity 75 Head Start Program Franklin Pre-K Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Madison Avenue Early Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Madison Early Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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ZIP codes in Council Bluffs

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How to pick care in Council Bluffs

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs, IA have?
Based on current licensing data, Council Bluffs is home to 69 state-licensed providers: 32 child care centers, 34 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Council Bluffs facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Council Bluffs to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Council Bluffs 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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