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

Franklin County, Iowa is home to 10 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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Ackley, IA 1 providers Hampton, IA 7 providers Latimer, IA 2 providers Sheffield, IA 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Franklin County

4 providers in Franklin County: Sheffield, Latimer, Hampton

Child Care Center Apple Daycare Inc Sheffield, IA 50475 Child Care Center Colts Corner Bin Town Daycare Sheffield, IA 50475 Child Care Center Cub Cadet Childhood Center Latimer, IA 50452 Child Care Center Hampton Community Christian Day Care Hampton, IA 50441

Family Child Care Homes in Franklin County

4 providers in Franklin County: Hampton, Latimer

Family Child Care Home Heather McNealy Hampton, IA 50441 Family Child Care Home Hinda Mennenga Latimer, IA 50452 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Robinson Hampton, IA 50441 Family Child Care Home Sarah Shirk Hampton, IA 50441

Preschools in Franklin County

2 providers in Franklin County: Ackley, Hampton

Preschool Cougar's Den Daycare & Preschool Ackley, IA 50601 Preschool Wee Ones Christian Preschool Hampton, IA 50441

Head Start Programs in Franklin County

2 providers in Franklin County: Hampton

Head Start Program Hampton Head Start Hampton, IA 50441 Capacity 13 Head Start Program NICAO Hampton Head Start Hampton, IA 50441

Choosing care in Franklin County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Franklin 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 Franklin County have?

According to current licensing data, Franklin County, Iowa has 10 licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Franklin County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Ackley, Hampton, Latimer, Sheffield 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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