Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Ames, IA

Ames, Iowa is served by 36 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in AmesProviders
Child Care Centers21View directory
Family Child Care Homes12View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Ames

21 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ames. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center ACPC-Edwards Ames, IA 50014 Child Care Center ACPC-Fellows Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ACPC-Main Center Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ACPC-Meeker Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ACPC-Mitchell Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ACPC-Northminster Site Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ACPC-Sawyer Ames, IA 50014 Child Care Center Ames Christian School Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ChildServe Ames Day Programs Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ChildServe Child Care - Ames Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center Everbrook Academy Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center Formative Years Growing and Learning Center Ames, IA 50014 Child Care Center Foundations Learning Center Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center ISU Child Development Lab School Ames, IA 50011 Child Care Center LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center Play and Learn Children's Center Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center Prairie Flower Children's Center Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center SPARKS Ames Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center The Little Hive Field School Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center University Community Childcare Inc Ames, IA 50010 Child Care Center Vet Med Child Care Center Ames, IA 50011

Family Child Care Homes in Ames

12 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ames. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Amanda Olsen Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Anam Ken Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Cassie Nance Ames, IA 50010 Family Child Care Home Christy Parker Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Edythe Williams Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Jessica Lawson-Clipper and Jermaine Clipper Ames, IA 50010 Family Child Care Home Julianne Faas Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Kim Farrar Ames, IA 50010 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Sitzman Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Little Peoples Childcare & Exploratory Ames, IA 50014 Family Child Care Home Melanie Reed Ames, IA 50010 Family Child Care Home Natalie Short Ames, IA 50014

Preschools in Ames

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Ames. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Adventures Preschool Ames, IA 50014 Preschool St Paul Lutheran Preschool Ames, IA 50010 Preschool St. Cecilia - Ames Preschool Wraparound Care Ames, IA 50010

Head Start Programs in Ames

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Ames. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Ames Ames, IA 50010 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Story County Family Resource Center Ames, IA 50010 Capacity 13
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ZIP codes in Ames

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How to pick care in Ames

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Ames, IA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Story County

Cambridge, IA 2 providers Collins, IA 1 providers Gilbert, IA 3 providers Huxley, IA 10 providers Mccallsburg, IA 1 providers Nevada, IA 11 providers Story City, IA 6 providers Zearing, IA 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ames, IA have?
Based on current licensing data, Ames is home to 36 state-licensed providers: 21 child care centers, 12 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Ames facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Ames to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Ames licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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