We have 78 child care providers in Council Bluffs, IA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
Here are some childcare options in Council Bluffs:
Megan H. says "Claire cared for our infant once a week after I went back to work, and she was delightful. We were really impressed with her ability to get him to nap when...
Marty J. says "Whitlee is an amazing person! She has been a godsend to our family! She has been with our family since our triplets were around 7 months old. She is...
Care Member says "Very reliable trustworthy, very caring and great with kids would recommend 10 out of 10!"
Council Bluffs, IA
Child care centers in Council Bluffs, IA
1625 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs, IA
2308 Ave J Council Bluffs, IA
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3303 Harry Langdon Blvd Council Bluffs, IA
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78 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.72/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.2
Child Care Providers in Council Bluffs, IA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 78 listed child care providers
- Megan H.
- Marty J.
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.72 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 50 child care providers near you in Council Bluffs, IA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Council Bluffs, IA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Council Bluffs, IA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Council Bluffs, IA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Council Bluffs, IA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.