Some of the Best Daycares in Ankeny, IA
Of Ankeny's 87 daycares, 3 (3%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Iowa's statewide rate of 3%. Locally, providers average 2.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Iowa averages of 2.9 on Process and 2.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 41 centers and 46 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ankeny. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Iowa methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Ankeny
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ankeny: 2.1 (Sample of 87).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ankeny: 2.7 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ankeny: 2.0 (Sample of 87).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ankeny?
- There are 87 licensed child care providers in Ankeny.
- What percentage of Ankeny daycares have high quality ratings?
- 3% of Ankeny daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 3% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Ankeny?
- 41 center-based, 46 home-based providers operate in Ankeny.
- How do Ankeny daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Ankeny daycares average 2.7 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Iowa statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Iowa?
- Iowa offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Iowa