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

Decatur County, Iowa is home to 7 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Davis City, IA 1 providers Decatur, IA 1 providers Lamoni, IA 3 providers Leon, IA 6 providers

Child Care Centers in Decatur County

2 providers in Decatur County: Lamoni, Leon

Child Care Center Funshine Learning Center Lamoni, IA 50140 Child Care Center Healthy Steps Child Care Center Leon, IA 50144

Family Child Care Homes in Decatur County

5 providers in Decatur County: Decatur, Davis City, Lamoni, Leon

Family Child Care Home Angela Kernen and Kim Devore Decatur, IA 50067 Family Child Care Home Erin Burton Davis City, IA 50065 Family Child Care Home RHB Daycare LLC Lamoni, IA 50140 Family Child Care Home Stephanie Covington Leon, IA 50144 Family Child Care Home Teena Hash Leon, IA 50144

Head Start Programs in Decatur County

4 providers in Decatur County: Lamoni, Leon

Head Start Program Lamoni Public School Collaboration with Head Start Lamoni, IA 50140 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Leon Central Decatur Collaboration with Head Start Leon, IA 50144 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Leon Early Head Start Center Leon, IA 50144 Capacity 32 Head Start Program SCICAP-Leon Early Head Start Leon, IA 50144

Choosing care in Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County have?

According to current licensing data, Decatur County, Iowa has 7 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Decatur County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Davis City, Decatur, Lamoni, Leon 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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