Reliable child care data helps communities, employers, economic developers, and local leaders make informed decisions. Explore statewide, regional, and trend data to support planning, grant writing, and community initiatives.

State & County-Level Data: CCR&R collects and updates data on child care programs throughout the year. This information can help policymakers make informed decisions about child care. To see the most current statewide and/or county-level data, click the link below.


Iowa CCR&R Annual Report

Explore CCR&R’s statewide impact through annual reports highlighting services, outcomes, and child care trends.

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State of Iowa Data Sheets

View statewide child care data, including provider capacity, workforce trends, program types, and other key indicators.

Iowa CCR&R Statewide Data Sheet
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CCR&R regional map with counties

For a family earning the median state income of $85,197 with an infant in child care, they would pay 10% of their income before taxes if their child was in a registered Child Development Home (CDH) and 15% of their income before taxes if their child was in a licensed Child Care Center (CCC).

Source: State Library of Iowa & the Iowa CCR&R database for this reporting year

Regional Data Sheets

Explore child care data for each CCR&R service region.

Additional CCR&R Publications

Browse brochures, planning resources, and publications that support Iowa’s child care system on our Documents and Resources page.

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