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

Indianola, Iowa is served by 18 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Indianola	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	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 Indianola

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Indianola. 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 Indianola Child Care - Whittier Indianola, IA 50125 Child Care Center Indianola Child Care-Emerson Indianola, IA 50125 Child Care Center Indianola Child Care-Irving Indianola, IA 50125 Child Care Center Indianola Child Care-Wilder Indianola, IA 50125 Child Care Center Lil' Hands Big Dreams - Indianola Indianola, IA 50125 Child Care Center Little Miracles Child Development Center Indianola, IA 50125 Child Care Center Strong Roots Christian School Indianola, IA 50125

Family Child Care Homes in Indianola

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Indianola. 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 Indianola

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Indianola. 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 Indianola Preschool Inc Indianola, IA 50125 Preschool Pipsy's Wee Care and Preschool LLC Indianola, IA 50125

Head Start Programs in Indianola

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Indianola. 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 Drake University Head Start - Indianola Indianola, IA 50125 Head Start Program Indianola Head Start Preschool Indianola, IA 50125 Capacity 15

ZIP codes in Indianola

ZIP 50125Care providers

How to pick care in Indianola

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 Indianola, 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 Indianola, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Indianola is home to 18 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Indianola facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Indianola to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Indianola 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.

Required disclosures

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