Iowa Child Care Resources



The Iowa Child Care Resources page is to help parents find child care through the local resource and referral agency.

Providers can find information on the state departments that influence Iowa Child Care.

Child Care Subsidy Agency

Iowa Department of Human Services
Division of Child and Family Services
Bureau of Child Care and Community Services
Hoover State Office Building
1305 E. Walnut, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
Phone: 515-281-0429
Toll Free: 800-972-2017
Web Site: www.dhs.state.ia.us/

Child Care Licensing Agency

Iowa Department of Human Services
Division of Child & Family Services
Bureau of Child Care and Community Services
Hoover Bldg., 5th Floor
1305 East Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
Phone: 515-281-5584
Web Site: www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Chi ld_Care/ChildCareMenu.html


Note: will refer to local licensing contacts

State Child Care Resource & Referral Contact

Iowa Department of Human Services
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-281-8746
Toll Free: 800-972-2017
Web Site: www.iowaccrr.org

Professional Development Contact

Iowa Early Care & Education Professional Development
218 Sixth Avenue, Suite 710
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-883-1206
Web Site: www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Child _Care/Professional_Development.html