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

Pottawattamie County, Iowa is home to 87 state-licensed care providers across 10 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, IA 4 providers Avoca, IA 1 providers Carter Lake, IA 4 providers Council Bluffs, IA 77 providers Minden, IA 1 providers Neola, IA 3 providers Oakland, IA 3 providers Treynor, IA 2 providers Underwood, IA 1 providers Walnut, IA 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Pottawattamie County

37 providers in Pottawattamie County: Council Bluffs, Treynor, Avoca, Oakland, Neola, Underwood

Child Care Center Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Heartland Child Development Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Heartland Christian School Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Hilltop Child Development Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Impact ASC Treynor, IA 51575 Child Care Center Iowa Western Early Childhood Educ Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company - Florence M Lakin Dev Child Ctr Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company Early Learning Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Bloomer Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-College View Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Edison Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Franklin Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Hoover Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Lewis & Clark Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Longfellow Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Roosevelt Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Kids & Company-Rue Elementary Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Lewis Central Lucky Children Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Lifechangers Academy Woodbury Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Lil Tattle Tales Childcare & Learning Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Lil' Vikes Child Care Center Avoca, IA 51521 Child Care Center Love Kids Child Care Center LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Montessori Children's House Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Rising Stars Learning Center LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center Riverside Child Care Oakland, IA 51560 Child Care Center Shea's Learning Days Child Development Center LLC Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Child Care Center Sheryl K Johnson Child Care Center Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center St Albert KidzKare Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Child Care Center St Paul's Lutheran Early Childhood Center Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Family Child Care Homes in Pottawattamie County

46 providers in Pottawattamie County: Council Bluffs, Neola, Carter Lake, Oakland, , Minden, Walnut

Family Child Care Home Amber Durand Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Amber Fry Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Anna Kesselberg Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home BreAnna Berding Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Brenda Eckrich Neola, IA 51559 Family Child Care Home Carrie Meyer Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Cheyanne Middleton Carter Lake, IA 51510 Family Child Care Home Dana Rief Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Darla Johnson Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Dawn Baldwin Oakland, IA 51560 Family Child Care Home Dawn Exley Carter Lake, IA 51510 Family Child Care Home Dawn Rice Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Hannah Hotz Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Heather Neighbors Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Helena Owens Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Hilary Beckner Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Home Away From Home Daycare Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Cash Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jennifer McDonald Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Jessi Scott Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jessica Scott Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jill Frampton Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Jodys Daycare Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Julie Christensen Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Family Child Care Home Katrena Funkhouser Carter Lake, IA 51510 Family Child Care Home Keana Dady Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Kelsey Williams Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Kimberly C Neighbors Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Family Child Care Home Kristine Smith IA Family Child Care Home Lauren's Busy Bees Child Care Minden, IA 51553

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Preschools in Pottawattamie County

4 providers in Pottawattamie County: Council Bluffs, Treynor

Preschool Beginning Memories Preschool Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Preschool Mother Goose Child Care & Preschool Site II Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Preschool Mother Goose Child Care & Preschool Site III Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Preschool St Paul Lutheran Preschool Treynor, IA 51575
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Head Start Programs in Pottawattamie County

9 providers in Pottawattamie County: Council Bluffs, Carter Lake

Head Start Program Bloomer Pre-K Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Capacity 14 Head Start Program Carter Lake Carter Lake, IA 51510 Capacity 13 Head Start Program Council Bluffs Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Council Bluffs I and II Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Head Start Program Edison Pre-K Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Capacity 16 Head Start Program FAMILY, Inc. DBA Firefly Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Capacity 75 Head Start Program Franklin Pre-K Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Madison Avenue Early Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Madison Early Head Start Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Child Care Providers in Pottawattamie County

1 provider in Pottawattamie County:

Child Care Provider College View Elementary IA
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Choosing care in Pottawattamie County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County have?
According to current licensing data, Pottawattamie County, Iowa has 87 licensed providers: 37 child care centers, 46 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
Which cities in Pottawattamie County have care providers?
Based on the current data, , Avoca, Carter Lake, Council Bluffs, Minden 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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