Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Fairfield, IA
Fairfield, Iowa is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.
| Care type in Fairfield | Providers | |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 3 | View directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 6 | View directory |
| Group Child Care Homes | 0 | — |
| Preschools | 2 | View directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View directory |
| School-Age Programs | 0 | — |
| Child Care Providers | 0 | — |
Child Care Centers in Fairfield
3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Fairfield. 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 Homes in Fairfield
6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Fairfield. 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.
Preschools in Fairfield
2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Fairfield. 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 Programs in Fairfield
2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Fairfield. 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.
ZIP codes in Fairfield
How to pick care in Fairfield
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 Fairfield, 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
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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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