Best Daycares in Johnston, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Johnston's 27 daycares, 19 (70%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 18 centers and 9 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 Johnston. 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 Johnston
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Johnston: 4.3 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Johnston: 3.1 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Johnston: 4.4 (Sample of 27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Johnston?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Johnston.
- What percentage of Johnston daycares have high quality ratings?
- 70% of Johnston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Johnston?
- 18 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Johnston.
- How do Johnston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Johnston daycares average 3.1 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