Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50511 (Algona, IA)
ZIP code 50511 takes in part of Algona, IA. The latest data lists 12 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 3 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, 1 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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Care types in ZIP 50511
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 6 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algona Family YMCA Childcare @ the YMCA | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Algona Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 15 |
| Barbara Fox | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Bear Care | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Erika Bierstedt | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Jeanne Berkland | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Judy King | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Julie Reed | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Little Sprouts Daycare LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Loving Hands Nursery | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Melissa Mosley | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| NICAO Head Start-Algona | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
State licensing data for ZIP 50511
The current data counts 12 care providers in ZIP 50511; 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. 1 of these providers report 15 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 12 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 15 |
Comparing providers in ZIP 50511
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.
For families in ZIP 50511, Algona, 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.
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About the data
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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