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

Mahaska County, Iowa is home to 20 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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New Sharon, IA 3 providers Oskaloosa, IA 18 providers Rose Hill, IA 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Mahaska County

2 providers in Mahaska County: Oskaloosa

Child Care Center Mahaska Early Learning Program Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Child Care Center Mahaska YMCA After School Program Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Family Child Care Homes in Mahaska County

16 providers in Mahaska County: Oskaloosa, New Sharon, Rose Hill

Preschools in Mahaska County

2 providers in Mahaska County: New Sharon, Oskaloosa

Preschool New Sharon Child Care and Preschool New Sharon, IA 50207 Preschool SONshine Preschool - Oskaloosa Christian School Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Head Start Programs in Mahaska County

2 providers in Mahaska County: Oskaloosa

Head Start Program Mahaska County Head Start Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Head Start Program Sieda Head Start Mahaska Co. Center Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Capacity 36

Choosing care in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 Mahaska County have?

According to current licensing data, Mahaska County, Iowa has 20 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 16 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Mahaska County have care providers?

Based on the current data, New Sharon, Oskaloosa, Rose Hill 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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