Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50309 (Des Moines, IA)
The current data maps 14 listed providers to ZIP 50309 in Des Moines, IA, spanning 7 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 1 preschools, 1 head start programs.
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Listed providers in ZIP 50309
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Care types in ZIP 50309
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 7 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 5 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
What to weigh in ZIP 50309
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 50309, 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.
Data profile for ZIP 50309
The current data covers the 14 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50309: 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. 1 of these providers report 18 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 14 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 18 |
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anganika Browder | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Augusta Gbigbi | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Carlos Rodriguez | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Childtime Learning Center at Park & Ride | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Conmigo Early Education Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| Creative Center for Young Children | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Jestina Gaye | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Marissa Cortez | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Metro Kids - Walnut Street | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| New Horizon Academy - Des Moines | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Principal Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Science Center of Iowa Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Unity Point Health Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Down Town | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
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Data sources
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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