Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 50644 (Independence, IA)
In Independence, IA, ZIP 50644 has 9 listed providers on record (2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 1 preschools, 2 head start programs). Compare listings below.
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Listed providers in ZIP 50644
What to weigh in ZIP 50644
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 50644, Independence, 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.
Data profile for ZIP 50644
The current data covers the 9 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50644: 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 20 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) | 20 |
Care types in ZIP 50644
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Walden | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Candace Turner | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Independence Early Childhood Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Jennifer Fisher | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kidsville Early Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Melody Barker | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Moser Preschool | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Moser Preschool and Daycare | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| St John School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
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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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