Howard County Child Care Centers

Howard County childcare centers come in sizes, costs, and programs to fit all budgets and preferences. We know that parents are busy but that selecting the right daycare center or preschool is crucial. So we’ve gathered basic information for 11 child care centers in Howard County into a single location so that you are only a click away from basic information such as address, size, and licensing information that can help you refine your search. You can narrow down your search even further by selecting a zip code or a city from the list below. Need more assistance? Simply contact the child care referral agency or the licensing agency listed on the right!

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Top Childcare Centers in Howard County

Elma Early Childhood Center

Elma Early Childhood Center

Elma, IA 50628 | (641) 393-2028

The Elma Early Childhood Center (E.E.C.C.) is a non-profit center that provides quality, fun, nurturing, affordable and safe childcare for the Elma community.

Kessel Kids Child Care & Learning Center

Kessel Kids Child Care & Learning Center

Cresco, IA 52136 | (563) 547-3006

Welcome to Kessel Kids Child Care and Learning Center! Located in the beautiful small town of Cresco, Iowa, it is the philosophy of Kessel Kids Child Care that children are unique individuals who deserve a warm, secure environment that promotes a sense of wonder ...

Spring Ahead Learning Center

Spring Ahead Learning Center

Lime Springs, IA 52155 | (563) 566-8058

SALC Mission: To provide a secure, nurturing environment that encourages the development of the whole child.

Lime Springs/Chester PS Howard-Winneshiek CSD

Lime Springs/Chester PS Howard-Winneshiek CSD

Lime Springs, IA 52155 | (563) 566-2221

Mission Statement Our mission is to prepare and empower our students to think creatively, serve, contribute and succeed locally and globally.

NEICAC-Cresco Head Start

NEICAC-Cresco Head Start

Cresco, IA 52136 | (563) 547-2459

Head Start, a mainstay of the agency, has been in operation since the creation of NEICAC in July of 1965. Seventeen Head Start and Child Development classrooms are located in all 7 counties. Iowa Child Development at-risk grants fund the four Child Development ...

Cresco Early Childhood Development Ctr

Cresco Early Childhood Development Ctr

Cresco, IA 52136 | (563) 547-2340

Preschool classes are held in the Cresco Early Childhood Center east of the elementary school. Our district received the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program Grant in 2009. Tuition and transportation costs are supported by allocations from this continuing program. ...

Little Cats Daycare

Little Cats Daycare

Riceville, IA 50466 | (641) 985-2288

Little Cats Daycare is a Licensed Center in Riceville IA, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Riceville Community Daycare Inc

Riceville Community Daycare Inc

Riceville, IA 50466 | (641) 985-2161

Riceville Community Daycare Inc is a Licensed Center in RICEVILLE IA, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Crestwood Elementary Preschool (Howard-Winn CSD)

Crestwood Elementary Preschool (Howard-Winn CSD)

Cresco, IA 52136 | (563) 547-2340

Crestwood Elementary Preschool (Howard-Winn CSD) is a Exempt from Licensing in CRESCO IA. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Elma Elementary Charter Preschool

Elma Elementary Charter Preschool

Elma, IA 50628 | (641) 393-2280

Elma Elementary Charter Preschool is a Exempt from Licensing in Elma IA. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Notre Dame Catholic School Playgroup

Notre Dame Catholic School Playgroup

Cresco, IA 52136 | (563) 547-4513

Notre Dame Catholic School Playgroup is a Licensed Center in CRESCO IA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Howard County Childcare Referral Agencies:

Child Care Resource & Referral of Northeast Iowa

3675 University Avenue
Waterloo IA 50704

Call (319) 233-0804 or Toll Free (800) 475-0804
Email: childcare@episervice.org
For more information, visit http://iowaccrr.org/

Iowa Child Care Licensing Agency

Iowa Department of Human Services
Division of Adult and Children Family Services
Bureau of Child Care and Community Services
Hoover Bldg., 5th Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
Phone: 515-281-0429
Web Site: http://dhs.iowa.gov/licensure-and-registration
Note: will refer to local licensing contacts