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

Union 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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, IA 4 providers Afton, IA 3 providers Creston, IA 17 providers

Child Care Centers in Union County

3 providers in Union County: Afton, Creston

Child Care Center East Union Early Childhood Center Afton, IA 50830 Child Care Center East Union Infant Toddler Center Afton, IA 50830 Child Care Center Greater Connections Childhood Development Center Creston, IA 50801

Family Child Care Homes in Union County

14 providers in Union County: Creston,

Preschools in Union County

3 providers in Union County: Afton, , Creston

Preschool Joyful Sparks Preschool Afton, IA 50830 Preschool Kid CCC DBA Story Time Preschool and CC Center IA Preschool Trinity Preschool Creston, IA 50801

Head Start Programs in Union County

2 providers in Union County: Creston

Head Start Program Creston Head Start Creston, IA 50801 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Greater Connections Childcare Center Creston, IA 50801 Capacity 8

Child Care Providers in Union County

2 providers in Union County:

Child Care Provider Prodigy IA Child Care Provider Tinee Toones Daycare Center IA

Choosing care in Union 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 Union 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 Union County have?

According to current licensing data, Union County, Iowa has 20 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 14 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

Which cities in Union County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Afton, Creston 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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