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

Marion County, Iowa is home to 17 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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, IA 1 providers Bussey, IA 1 providers Knoxville, IA 9 providers Pella, IA 8 providers

Child Care Centers in Marion County

7 providers in Marion County: Pella, Bussey, Knoxville

Child Care Center Little Dutch Academy Pella, IA 50219 Child Care Center Little Dutch Club Pella, IA 50219 Child Care Center Little Sabers Childcare Center Bussey, IA 50044 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy - Pella Pella, IA 50219 Child Care Center Pella Christian Early Childhood Education Pella, IA 50219 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Early Learning Center Inc Knoxville, IA 50138 Child Care Center Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy Pella, IA 50219

Family Child Care Homes in Marion County

9 providers in Marion County: Pella, Knoxville,

Preschools in Marion County

1 provider in Marion County: Knoxville

Preschool Montgomery Street Preschool Knoxville, IA 50138

Head Start Programs in Marion County

2 providers in Marion County: Knoxville

Head Start Program Drake University Head Start - Knoxville Knoxville, IA 50138 Head Start Program Knoxville Knoxville, IA 50138 Capacity 14

Choosing care in Marion County

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Marion 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 Marion County have?

According to current licensing data, Marion County, Iowa has 17 licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Marion County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Bussey, Knoxville, Pella 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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