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

Clarke County, Iowa is home to 9 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Murray, IA 1 providers Osceola, IA 11 providers

Child Care Centers in Clarke County

1 provider in Clarke County: Osceola

Child Care Center The Village Early Childhood Center Osceola, IA 50213

Family Child Care Homes in Clarke County

7 providers in Clarke County: Osceola

Family Child Care Home Debbie McDole Osceola, IA 50213 Family Child Care Home Karen Robison Osceola, IA 50213 Family Child Care Home Kristina Hopkins Osceola, IA 50213 Family Child Care Home Marcia Grimm Osceola, IA 50213 Family Child Care Home Melissa Kauzlarich Osceola, IA 50213 Family Child Care Home Mireya Buesch Osceola, IA 50213 Family Child Care Home Misty McCoy Osceola, IA 50213

Preschools in Clarke County

1 provider in Clarke County: Osceola

Preschool Over The Rainbow Preschool Osceola, IA 50213

Head Start Programs in Clarke County

3 providers in Clarke County: Murray, Osceola

Head Start Program Murray Public School Collaboration with Head Start Murray, IA 50174 Capacity 5 Head Start Program Osceola Early Childhood Center Osceola, IA 50213 Capacity 32 Head Start Program SCICAP-Osceola Head Start Osceola, IA 50213

Choosing care in Clarke 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.

When you are choosing care in Clarke County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to current licensing data, Clarke County, Iowa has 9 licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Clarke County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Murray, Osceola 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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