Best Daycares in Decorah, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Decorah's 11 daycares, 3 (27%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 2.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 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 5 centers and 6 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Decorah. 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 Decorah
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Decorah: 2.8 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Decorah: 2.4 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Decorah: 3.4 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Decorah?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Decorah.
- What percentage of Decorah daycares have high quality ratings?
- 27% of Decorah daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Decorah?
- 5 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Decorah.
- How do Decorah daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Decorah daycares average 2.4 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