Licensed Daycare in Hills, Iowa
1 licensed daycares in Hills, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Iowa licensing records.
Hills listings updated May 2026 from official Iowa records.
Daycare in Hills: what parents should know
Hills has 1 licensed childcare provider in our directory, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 100% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Iowa license at indexing time, sourced from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau.
In total, Hills providers are approved for approximately 18 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Hills childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Hills
ChildCare Aware reports the Iowa average full-time cost at $910/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Hills vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Iowa families may also qualify for Iowa Child Care Assistance (CCA) (intake: (800) 972-2017).
Full Iowa licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 18 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Hills
Largest licensed centers in Hills
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Hills licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Hills
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programIowa Child Care Assistance (CCA) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 972-2017 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Hills, Iowa are compiled from official Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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