Best Daycares in Fort Madison, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Fort Madison's 12 daycares, 6 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 7 centers and 5 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 Fort Madison. 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 Fort Madison
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Madison: 3.2 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Madison: 3.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Madison: 3.1 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fort Madison?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Fort Madison.
- What percentage of Fort Madison daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Fort Madison daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Fort Madison?
- 7 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Fort Madison.
- How do Fort Madison daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Fort Madison daycares average 3.3 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