Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA)
ZIP code 50010 takes in part of Ames, IA. The latest data lists 24 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 16 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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Comparing providers 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.
State licensing data for ZIP 50010
The current data counts 24 care providers in ZIP 50010; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. 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. 2 of these providers report 41 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 24 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 41 |
ZIP codes near Ames
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACPC-Fellows | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ACPC-Main Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ACPC-Meeker | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ACPC-Mitchell | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ACPC-Northminster Site | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Ames | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 28 |
| Ames Christian School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Cassie Nance | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ChildServe Ames Day Programs | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ChildServe Child Care - Ames | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Everbrook Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Foundations Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Jessica Lawson-Clipper and Jermaine Clipper | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kim Farrar | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Melanie Reed | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Play and Learn Children's Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Prairie Flower Children's Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| SPARKS Ames | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| St Paul Lutheran Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| St. Cecilia - Ames Preschool Wraparound Care | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Story County Family Resource Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 13 |
| The Little Hive Field School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| University Community Childcare Inc | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
Care types in ZIP 50010
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 16 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
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About the data
This page draws on 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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