Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA)
33 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 50265, West Des Moines, IA, spanning 3 care types (15 child care centers, 16 family child care homes, 2 preschools).
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How to compare care 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.
Providers in ZIP 50265
Care types in ZIP 50265
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 15 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 16 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 50265
Among the 33 care providers 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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Day Camp | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| ALRazi Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Amanda Loredo | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Amy Larick | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Beverly Anderson | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Debra Nau | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Dragon Tots Corporation | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Happy Home Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Jena Sill | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kay Kenkel | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kids West-Crossroads Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kids West-Fairmeadows Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kids West-Hillside Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kids West-Jordan Creek Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kids West-Western Hills Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Laura Rangel Meza | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Loretta Gates | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Michelle Cook | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Monica Mejia | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Nana's Place Playschool LLC | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Pamela Anspach | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Sacred Heart Plus | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
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Where this data comes from
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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