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

Monroe County, Iowa is home to 9 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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, IA 1 providers Albia, IA 9 providers Lovilia, IA 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Monroe County

1 provider in Monroe County: Lovilia

Child Care Center Little Lions Childcare Lovilia, IA 50150

Family Child Care Homes in Monroe County

6 providers in Monroe County: Albia,

Family Child Care Home Ariel Reed Albia, IA 52531 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Stephens Albia, IA 52531 Family Child Care Home Lynda Kosman Albia, IA 52531 Family Child Care Home Michele Moore Albia, IA 52531 Family Child Care Home Misty Vandello IA Family Child Care Home Sheryl Smith Albia, IA 52531

Preschools in Monroe County

2 providers in Monroe County: Albia

Preschool Albia Preschool and Daycare Inc Albia, IA 52531 Preschool King's Kids Preschool Albia, IA 52531

Head Start Programs in Monroe County

2 providers in Monroe County: Albia

Head Start Program Albia Early Childhood Center Albia, IA 52531 Capacity 32 Head Start Program SCICAP-Albia Head Start Albia, IA 52531

Choosing care in Monroe 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.

Where you can, visit each option in Monroe County, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Monroe County have?

According to current licensing data, Monroe County, Iowa has 9 licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Monroe County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Albia, Lovilia 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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