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

Eldon, Iowa is served by 2 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 EldonProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Eldon

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Eldon. 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 Cardinal Before and After School Daycare Eldon, IA 52554

Preschools in Eldon

1 licensed preschools is listed in Eldon. 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 Living Hope Preschool Eldon, IA 52554

Head Start Programs in Eldon

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Eldon. 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 Cardinal School District Head Start Eldon, IA 52554 Head Start Program Sieda Head Start Wapello Co. Center Cardinal Eldon, IA 52554 Capacity 40
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ZIP codes in Eldon

ZIP 52554Care providers

How to pick care in Eldon

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.

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