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Best Daycares in Cedar Rapids, IA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Cedar Rapids's 139 daycares, 87 (63%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Iowa averages of 2.9 on Process and 3.6 on Structural.

The local market includes 80 centers and 59 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Iowa's average of 55%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cedar Rapids. 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.

139
Daycares
87
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Cedar Rapids

78(56%)
9(6%)
13(9%)
15(11%)
24(17%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cedar Rapids: 3.7 (Sample of 139).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cedar Rapids: 2.8 (Sample of 17).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cedar Rapids: 3.8 (Sample of 139).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Cedar Rapids

A Mothers Love Childcare Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alexa Rinderknecht
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Apple Kids-Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ASAC Heart of Iowa Child Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Calvary Christian Preschool & Daycare
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cedar Valley Montessori School
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
College Community CVT Preschool & Childcare
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
College Community Early Childhood Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
College Community ECC-Prairie Creek
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
College Community ECC-Prairie Crest
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
College Community ECC-Prairie Heights
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
College Community ECC-Prairie Hills
Cedar Rapids, IA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Cedar Rapids?
There are 139 licensed child care providers in Cedar Rapids.
What percentage of Cedar Rapids daycares have high quality ratings?
63% of Cedar Rapids daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
What types of childcare are available in Cedar Rapids?
80 center-based, 59 home-based providers operate in Cedar Rapids.
How do Cedar Rapids daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
Cedar Rapids daycares average 2.8 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

All 139 Daycares in Cedar Rapids

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