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

Emmetsburg, 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 EmmetsburgProviders
Child Care Centers3View directory
Family Child Care Homes3View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Emmetsburg

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Emmetsburg. 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 Emmetsburg Education Center Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Child Care Center Emmetsburg YMCA Kids Club Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Child Care Center The Tot Spot #2 Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Family Child Care Homes in Emmetsburg

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Emmetsburg. 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 Dehlia Wernimont Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Family Child Care Home Little Disciples Daycare LLC Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Family Child Care Home Michelle Westfall Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Preschools in Emmetsburg

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Emmetsburg. 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 Hoch's Child Care & FunTime Preschool Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Preschool Little Irish Preschool & After School Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Head Start Programs in Emmetsburg

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Emmetsburg. 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 Iowa Lakes Head Start Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Iowa Lakes Head Start Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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ZIP codes in Emmetsburg

ZIP 50536Care providers

How to pick care in Emmetsburg

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 Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg, IA have?
Based on current licensing data, Emmetsburg is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Emmetsburg facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Emmetsburg to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Emmetsburg 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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