Family Child Care Homes in ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA)
This directory covers 16 licensed family child care homes in ZIP 50265, West Des Moines, IA, drawn from public state data.
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Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.
What state licensing data shows for family child care homes in ZIP 50265
Among the 16 family child care homess listed in ZIP 50265, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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 |
How to compare family child care homes in ZIP 50265
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 50265, West Des Moines, 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.
Family Child Care Homes profiles in ZIP 50265
Family Child Care Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Loredo | Not rated | Not reported |
| Amy Larick | Not rated | Not reported |
| Beverly Anderson | Not rated | Not reported |
| Debra Nau | Not rated | Not reported |
| Dragon Tots Corporation | Not rated | Not reported |
| Happy Home Child Care | Not rated | Not reported |
| Jena Sill | Not rated | Not reported |
| Kay Kenkel | Not rated | Not reported |
| Laura Rangel Meza | Not rated | Not reported |
| Loretta Gates | Not rated | Not reported |
| Michelle Cook | Not rated | Not reported |
| Monica Mejia | Not rated | Not reported |
| Nana's Place Playschool LLC | Not rated | Not reported |
| Pamela Anspach | Not rated | Not reported |
| Sparky's Shining Stars | Not rated | Not reported |
| Zahra Atal | Not rated | Not reported |
Frequently asked questions
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Where this data comes from
Data source: 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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