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

Ottumwa, Iowa is served by 22 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Ottumwa	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	14	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	3	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Ottumwa

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ottumwa. 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 American Home Finding Child Care Center Ottumwa, IA 52501 Child Care Center Ottumwa Y Discovery Lane Ottumwa, IA 52501 Child Care Center Prime Time Youth Care - Pickwick Ottumwa, IA 52501 Child Care Center Prime Time Youth Care-Douma Ottumwa, IA 52501 Child Care Center Prime Time Youth Care-Eisenhower Ottumwa, IA 52501 Child Care Center Sieda Child Development Center Ottumwa, IA 52501

Family Child Care Homes in Ottumwa

14 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ottumwa. 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 Ottumwa

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Ottumwa. 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 Ottumwa Christian School Preschool Ottumwa, IA 52501 Preschool Seton Catholic Preschool and After Care Ottumwa, IA 52501

Head Start Programs in Ottumwa

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Ottumwa. 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 Sieda Child Development Center-Head Start Ottumwa, IA 52501 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Sieda Head Start- Wapello County-Presbyterian Ottumwa, IA 52501 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Wapello County Head Start @ Presbyterian Ottumwa, IA 52501

ZIP codes in Ottumwa

ZIP 52501Care providers

How to pick care in Ottumwa

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 Ottumwa, 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

How many care facilities does Ottumwa, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Ottumwa is home to 22 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 14 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Ottumwa facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Ottumwa 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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