Child Care Centers in ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA)
For ZIP 50010, Ames, IA, the latest data lists 16 licensed child care centers.
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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Licensed capacity | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACPC-Fellows | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ACPC-Main Center | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ACPC-Meeker | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ACPC-Mitchell | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ACPC-Northminster Site | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| Ames Christian School | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ChildServe Ames Day Programs | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ChildServe Child Care - Ames | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| Everbrook Academy | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| Foundations Learning Center | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| Play and Learn Children's Center | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| Prairie Flower Children's Center | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| SPARKS Ames | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| The Little Hive Field School | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| University Community Childcare Inc | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
ZIP 50010 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 16 listed child care centerss in ZIP 50010; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details.
| Providers on record | 16 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | Not reported |
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Comparing child care centers in ZIP 50010
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 50010, Ames, IA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
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Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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