Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Butler County

Butler County, Iowa is home to 19 state-licensed care providers across 6 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Allison, IA 4 providers Aplington, IA 4 providers Clarksville, IA 5 providers Greene, IA 3 providers Parkersburg, IA 2 providers Shell Rock, IA 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Butler County

3 providers in Butler County: Allison, Clarksville, Parkersburg

Child Care Center Allison Little Lambs Child Care Allison, IA 50602 Child Care Center Clarksville Child Development LLC Clarksville, IA 50619 Child Care Center Cornerstone Christian Childcare Center Parkersburg, IA 50665

Family Child Care Homes in Butler County

14 providers in Butler County: Clarksville, Allison, Aplington, Parkersburg, Greene, Shell Rock

Preschools in Butler County

2 providers in Butler County: Aplington, Shell Rock

Preschool KidQuest Preschool and Daycare Aplington, IA 50604 Preschool Shell Rock Child Care & Preschool Shell Rock, IA 50670

Head Start Programs in Butler County

2 providers in Butler County: Clarksville

Head Start Program Clarksville Head Start Clarksville, IA 50619 Capacity 15 Head Start Program NICAO Head Start-Clarksville Clarksville, IA 50619

Choosing care in Butler County

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.

For families in Butler County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Butler County have?

According to current licensing data, Butler County, Iowa has 19 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 14 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Butler County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Allison, Aplington, Clarksville, Greene, Parkersburg and others have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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