Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50588 (Storm Lake, IA)
9 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 50588, Storm Lake, IA, spanning 4 care types (2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 1 head start programs).
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How to compare care in ZIP 50588
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 50588, Storm Lake, 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.
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 50588
Among the 9 care providers listed in ZIP 50588, 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. 1 of these providers report 66 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 9 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 66 |
Care types in ZIP 50588
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Providers in ZIP 50588
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Johnson | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Buena Vista Early Childhood and Family Program/Gingerbread | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 66 |
| Cassandra Hartwell | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Grace Lutheran Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Jody Childs | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Ready, Set, Grow Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Storm Lake Early Childhood Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Storm Lake St Mary's Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Tina Rix | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
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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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