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

Madison County, Iowa is home to 22 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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Cumming, IA 1 providers Dexter, IA 2 providers Earlham, IA 4 providers Truro, IA 1 providers Van Meter, IA 4 providers Winterset, IA 11 providers

Child Care Centers in Madison County

8 providers in Madison County: Van Meter, Truro, Winterset, Earlham

Child Care Center Inspired Kids Academy Van Meter, IA 50261 Child Care Center Little Roadrunner Childcare Center Truro, IA 50257 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Child Care Center Inc Winterset, IA 50273 Child Care Center The Children's Jungle Winterset, IA 50273 Child Care Center The Nest Child Care and Early Learning Center Earlham, IA 50072 Child Care Center University Kids LLC Van Meter, IA 50261 Child Care Center Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care Van Meter, IA 50261 Child Care Center Wee Learners Winterset, IA 50273

Family Child Care Homes in Madison County

12 providers in Madison County: Winterset, Van Meter, Earlham, Cumming, Dexter

Preschools in Madison County

2 providers in Madison County: Winterset

Preschool Little Huskies North Preschool Winterset, IA 50273 Preschool Sprouts Preschool & Daycare LLC Winterset, IA 50273

Head Start Programs in Madison County

1 provider in Madison County: Winterset

Head Start Program Winterset Head Start Winterset, IA 50273 Capacity 10

Choosing care in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County have?

According to current licensing data, Madison County, Iowa has 22 licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 12 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Madison County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Cumming, Dexter, Earlham, Truro, Van Meter 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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