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

Leon, 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 LeonProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Leon

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Leon. 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 Healthy Steps Child Care Center Leon, IA 50144

Family Child Care Homes in Leon

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Leon. 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 Stephanie Covington Leon, IA 50144 Family Child Care Home Teena Hash Leon, IA 50144

Head Start Programs in Leon

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Leon. 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 Leon Central Decatur Collaboration with Head Start Leon, IA 50144 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Leon Early Head Start Center Leon, IA 50144 Capacity 32 Head Start Program SCICAP-Leon Early Head Start Leon, IA 50144
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ZIP codes in Leon

ZIP 50144Care providers

How to pick care in Leon

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.

For families in Leon, 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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Nearby cities in Decatur County

Davis City, IA 1 providers Decatur, IA 1 providers Lamoni, IA 3 providers

Frequently asked questions

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