As We Grow Childcare and Preschool
4.3· 17 reviews
Johnston, IA
Takes infants
3 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)
Daycares in Johnston, IA
Daycare centers and home daycares in Johnston, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where Iowa publishes them, its inspection records.
- daycares in Johnston
- 27
- daycare centers
- 18
- home daycares
- 9
All daycares in Johnston
Showing 1 to 27 of 27
Generation Next - Johnston
4.3· 12 reviewsJohnston, IA
Takes infantsPre-KMeals provided3 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)KinderCare Learning Center
4.5· 20 reviewsJohnston, IA
Takes infantsPre-K7 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Loving Arms Children's Center
4.9· 16 reviewsJohnston, IA
Takes infantsPre-K3 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)New Horizon Academy - Johnston
4.7· 68 reviewsJohnston, IA
Takes infantsAccepts subsidyPre-K4 state visits · 10 rules cited (3 yrs)Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church
5.0· 14 reviewsJohnston, IA
Takes infantsPre-KMeals provided1 state visit · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)The Bridge Preschool
5.0· 7 reviewsJohnston, IA
Pre-KPosts tuition3 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)
State record
Inspection records in Johnston
In the last 3 years, 21 of the 27 Johnston 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 | 6 | 22% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 6 | 22% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 4 | 15% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 8 | 30% |
| 11 or more rules | 3 | 11% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Johnston
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.
Infant
Center$177
Home daycare$119
Toddler
Center$153
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$153
Home daycare$117
Programs
Programs in Johnston
Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Johnston
- 1
Check the license first
Every listing shows its Iowa license and the state's visits. Read the most recent visits before you call.
- 2
Paying with a subsidy
1 accept child care subsidies. Ask whether they have a spot for a child paid by a subsidy now.
- 3
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 Johnston
How many daycares are in Johnston, IA?
27 licensed daycares are listed in Johnston: 18 child care centers and 9 home daycares. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
Do Johnston daycares accept child care subsidies?
Yes, 1 Johnston daycares accept child care subsidies, by the state record or their own description. Ask each one whether it has a spot for a child paid by a subsidy right now.
How much does daycare cost in Johnston?
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 Johnston 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 Johnston?
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