Daycares in Grimes, IA
Daycare centers and home daycares in Grimes, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where Iowa publishes them, its inspection records.
- daycares in Grimes
- 21
- daycare centers
- 9
- home daycares
- 12
All daycares in Grimes
Showing 1 to 21 of 21
Christ Centered Childcare
Grimes, IA · address shared with families
1 state visit · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Explorers Childcare
Grimes, IA · address shared with families
3 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Preschool Playhouse
Grimes, IA · address shared with families
3 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)The Voyage Early Learning Journey
4.4· 18 reviewsGrimes, IA
Takes infants3 state visits · 13 rules cited (3 yrs)
State record
Inspection records in Grimes
In the last 3 years, 14 of the 21 Grimes daycares had at least one rule cited by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. A cited rule is a finding on the day of a visit, not a judgement of the daycare today. Each listing shows its visits in the state's own words.
| Rules cited, last 3 years | Daycares | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No rules cited | 7 | 33% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 5 | 24% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 2 | 10% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 1 | 5% |
| 11 or more rules | 6 | 29% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Grimes
Full-time infant care in Polk County has a median of $177 a week at a center and $119 at a home daycare. A year at the center median is 12% of the county's median household income. Each daycare sets its own price, so call to ask.
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Programs in Grimes
Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Grimes
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Check the license first
Every listing shows its Iowa license and the state's visits. Read the most recent visits before you call.
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Center or home
9 centers and 12 home daycares. Homes care for smaller groups in the provider's home; their street addresses are not shown here.
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Visit before you enroll
Go during the day, watch a room at work and bring your questions. Ask to see the most recent inspection report.
Questions
Questions about daycare in Grimes
How many daycares are in Grimes, IA?
21 licensed daycares are listed in Grimes: 9 child care centers and 12 home daycares. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
How much does daycare cost in Grimes?
Full-time infant care in Polk County has a median of $177 a week at a center and $119 at a home daycare (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Ask each daycare for its current rates.
Can I see a Grimes daycare's inspection record?
Yes. Each listing shows the visits Iowa Department of Health and Human Services published and every cited rule in the state's words, with the date it was corrected where the state gives one.
Run a daycare in Grimes?
Claim your listing to set your hours, post openings, add photos and reply to parent reviews.