Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50266 (West Des Moines, IA)
In West Des Moines, IA, ZIP 50266 has 35 listed providers on record (22 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, 3 preschools, 4 head start programs). Compare listings below.
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Data profile for ZIP 50266
The current data covers the 35 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50266: 0 (0%) carry a published state 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 31 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 35 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 31 |
What to weigh in ZIP 50266
Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.
For families in ZIP 50266, West Des Moines, 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.
Listed providers in ZIP 50266
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 For U Childcare - West | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| A Child's World | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Alem Gebremedhin | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Angeli Cristiani Childcare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Anne Cady | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Ashworth | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Ashworth Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Beyond the Bell - Brookview Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Beyond the Bell-Maple Grove Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Beyond the Bell-Woodland Hills Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Blessings Care for Kids | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Drake University Head Start - St Timothy's | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Drake University Head Start-Ashworth | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Full Circle Child Development Center LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Generation Next - West Des Moines | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Hope West Des Moines Children's Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Hope West Des Moines Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Karla Becker | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kids West-Westridge Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kouaba Diempeu Sapohi | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Link & Learn Daycare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Little Voyagers | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Montessori Children's House | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| New Horizon Academy - ITA Group | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
Care types in ZIP 50266
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 22 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 6 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 4 | View ZIP directory |
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Data sources
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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