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

Wapello, 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 WapelloProviders
Child Care Centers0—
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs0—
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Family Child Care Homes in Wapello

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Wapello. 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 Amber Chesmore Wapello, IA 52653 Family Child Care Home Jelissa Stewart Wapello, IA 52653

Preschools in Wapello

1 licensed preschools is listed in Wapello. 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 Play Time Day Care and Preschool Wapello, IA 52653

ZIP codes in Wapello

ZIP 52653Care providers
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How to pick care in Wapello

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