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

Denison, Iowa is served by 3 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 DenisonProviders
Child Care Centers2View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Denison

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Denison. 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 Children's Imagination Station Denison, IA 51442 Child Care Center Unity Ridge Early Childhood Center Denison, IA 51442

Preschools in Denison

1 licensed preschools is listed in Denison. 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 Saint Rose 3 Year Old Preschool Denison, IA 51442

Head Start Programs in Denison

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Denison. 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 Denison Early Head Start Denison, IA 51442 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Denison Head Start Denison, IA 51442 Capacity 29 Head Start Program Denison I & II Head Start Centers Denison, IA 51442
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ZIP codes in Denison

ZIP 51442Care providers

How to pick care in Denison

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 Denison, 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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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Denison, IA have?
Based on current licensing data, Denison is home to 3 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Denison facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Denison to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Denison 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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