Best Daycares in Bettendorf, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Bettendorf's 47 daycares, 27 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Iowa's statewide rate of 54%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Iowa averages of 2.8 on Process and 3.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 24 centers and 23 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Iowa's average of 56%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bettendorf. 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 Bettendorf
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bettendorf: 3.5 (Sample of 47).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bettendorf: 3.5 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bettendorf: 3.6 (Sample of 47).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bettendorf?
- There are 47 licensed child care providers in Bettendorf.
- What percentage of Bettendorf daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Bettendorf daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 54% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Bettendorf?
- 24 center-based, 23 home-based providers operate in Bettendorf.
- How do Bettendorf daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Bettendorf daycares average 3.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Iowa statewide average of 2.8.
- 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