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

Winnebago County, Iowa is home to 8 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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Buffalo Center, IA 2 providers Forest City, IA 6 providers Lake Mills, IA 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Winnebago County

3 providers in Winnebago County: Forest City, Buffalo Center

Child Care Center Forest City YMCA Forest City, IA 50436 Child Care Center Hanson Family Life Center Forest City, IA 50436 Child Care Center Little Bison ChildCare Center Buffalo Center, IA 50424

Family Child Care Homes in Winnebago County

4 providers in Winnebago County: Lake Mills, Buffalo Center, Forest City

Family Child Care Home Alexandria Kem Lake Mills, IA 50450 Family Child Care Home Connie Anderson Buffalo Center, IA 50424 Family Child Care Home Delores Chapin Forest City, IA 50436 Family Child Care Home JoAnn Fiske Forest City, IA 50436

Preschools in Winnebago County

1 provider in Winnebago County: Lake Mills

Preschool Lake Mills Community Preschool & Daycare Lake Mills, IA 50450

Head Start Programs in Winnebago County

2 providers in Winnebago County: Forest City

Head Start Program Forest City Head Start Forest City, IA 50436 Capacity 15 Head Start Program NICAO Head Start-Winnebago Forest City, IA 50436

Choosing care in Winnebago 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.

For families in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County have?

According to current licensing data, Winnebago County, Iowa has 8 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Winnebago County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Buffalo Center, Forest City, Lake Mills 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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