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

Jackson County, Iowa is home to 8 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, IA 1 providers Andrew, IA 1 providers Bellevue, IA 1 providers Maquoketa, IA 6 providers Miles, IA 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Jackson County

4 providers in Jackson County: Andrew, Miles, Bellevue, Maquoketa

Child Care Center Andrew Little Leaders Daycare Andrew, IA 52030 Child Care Center Little River Hawks Miles, IA 52064 Child Care Center St Joseph's Daycare Bellevue, IA 52031 Child Care Center Sunshine Learning Center Maquoketa, IA 52060

Family Child Care Homes in Jackson County

2 providers in Jackson County: Maquoketa,

Family Child Care Home Korene Shady Maquoketa, IA 52060 Family Child Care Home Lin Jorgensen IA

Preschools in Jackson County

2 providers in Jackson County: Maquoketa

Preschool Little Shepherd Christian Preschool Maquoketa, IA 52060 Preschool Sacred Heart Preschool and Childcare Maquoketa, IA 52060

Head Start Programs in Jackson County

2 providers in Jackson County: Maquoketa

Head Start Program HACAP Head Start - Maquoketa Maquoketa, IA 52060 Capacity 16 Head Start Program HACAP Head Start-Maquoketa Maquoketa, IA 52060

Choosing care in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County have?

According to current licensing data, Jackson County, Iowa has 8 licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Jackson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Andrew, Bellevue, Maquoketa, Miles 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.

Required disclosures

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