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

Norwalk, 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 Norwalk	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	10	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Norwalk

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Norwalk. 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 Cadence Academy Before and After School - Lakewood Norwalk, IA 50211 Child Care Center Cadence Academy Before and After School - Orchard Norwalk, IA 50211 Child Care Center Cadence Academy Before and After School - Oviatt Norwalk, IA 50211 Child Care Center Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center Norwalk, IA 50211 Child Care Center Crayons 2 Pencils Recreation Center Norwalk, IA 50211 Child Care Center Lil' Hands Big Dreams Norwalk, IA 50211 Child Care Center Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk Norwalk, IA 50211

Family Child Care Homes in Norwalk

10 licensed family child care homess are listed in Norwalk. 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 Norwalk

1 licensed preschools is listed in Norwalk. 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 Serendipity Preschool Norwalk, IA 50211

ZIP codes in Norwalk

ZIP 50211Care providers

How to pick care in Norwalk

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.

When you are choosing care in Norwalk, 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.

Nearby cities in Warren County

Ackworth, IA 1 providers Carlisle, IA 8 providers Indianola, IA 20 providers Martensdale, IA 2 providers Milo, IA 2 providers Prole, IA 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Norwalk, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Norwalk is home to 18 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Norwalk facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Norwalk 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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