Daycares in Waukee, IA
Daycare centers and home daycares in Waukee, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where Iowa publishes them, its inspection records.
- daycares in Waukee
- 30
- daycare centers
- 21
- home daycares
- 9
All daycares in Waukee
Showing 1 to 30 of 30
Little Endeavors Waukee
3.8· 20 reviewsWaukee, IA
Takes infantsPre-KMeals provided3 state visits · 11 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center
5.0· 8 reviewsWaukee, IA
Takes infantsPre-KMeals provided3 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Nellie's 24 hrs. "TLC" Daycare
Waukee, IA · address shared with families
2 state visits · 8 rules cited (3 yrs)Smart Kinder Care
4.8· 36 reviewsWaukee, IA · address shared with families
3 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)The Goddard School of Waukee
4.8· 52 reviewsWaukee, IA
Takes infantsPre-K3 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)West Side Kids
4.3· 17 reviewsWaukee, IA
Takes infantsPosts tuition4 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)
State record
Inspection records in Waukee
In the last 3 years, 24 of the 30 Waukee 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 | 20% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 1 | 3% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 12 | 40% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 10 | 33% |
| 11 or more rules | 1 | 3% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Waukee
Full-time infant care in Dallas County has a median of $185 a week at a center and $125 at a home daycare. A year at the center median is 10% of the county's median household income. Each daycare sets its own price, so call to ask.
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
Programs
Programs in Waukee
Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Waukee
- 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
Center or home
21 centers and 9 home daycares. Homes care for smaller groups in the provider's home; their street addresses are not shown here.
- 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 Waukee
How many daycares are in Waukee, IA?
30 licensed daycares are listed in Waukee: 21 child care centers and 9 home daycares. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
How much does daycare cost in Waukee?
Full-time infant care in Dallas County has a median of $185 a week at a center and $125 at a home daycare (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Ask each daycare for its current rates.
Can I see a Waukee 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 Waukee?
Claim your listing to set your hours, post openings, add photos and reply to parent reviews.