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

Marshalltown, Iowa is served by 26 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Marshalltown	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	21	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	5	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Marshalltown

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Marshalltown. 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 Bobcat Academy Marshalltown, IA 50158 Child Care Center Elim Children's Center Marshalltown, IA 50158 Child Care Center Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA Marshalltown, IA 50158 Child Care Center St Francis Child Care Marshalltown, IA 50158

Family Child Care Homes in Marshalltown

21 licensed family child care homess are listed in Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown

1 licensed preschools is listed in Marshalltown. 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 Sonshine Preschool Marshalltown, IA 50158

Head Start Programs in Marshalltown

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Marshalltown. 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 First Methodist Church Marshalltown, IA 50158 Capacity 45 Head Start Program High Street Learning Center Marshalltown, IA 50158 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Mabel Polak Center Marshalltown, IA 50158 Capacity 20 Head Start Program MICA Head Start-FUMC Marshalltown, IA 50158 Head Start Program MICA Head Start-High Street Marshalltown, IA 50158

ZIP codes in Marshalltown

ZIP 50158Care providers

How to pick care in Marshalltown

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 Marshalltown, 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.

Nearby cities in Marshall County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Marshalltown, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Marshalltown is home to 26 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 21 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Marshalltown facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Marshalltown 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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