Best Daycares in Dubuque, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dubuque's 60 daycares, 30 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 2.7 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 2.9 on Process and 3.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 37 centers and 23 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 Dubuque. 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 Dubuque
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dubuque: 3.5 (Sample of 60).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dubuque: 2.7 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dubuque: 3.6 (Sample of 60).
Search daycares in Dubuque
Browse by ZIP
Some of the Best Daycares in Dubuque
Other cities in Iowa
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dubuque?
- There are 60 licensed child care providers in Dubuque.
- What percentage of Dubuque daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Dubuque daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Dubuque?
- 37 center-based, 23 home-based providers operate in Dubuque.
- How do Dubuque daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Dubuque 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