Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 51012 (Cherokee, IA)
The current data maps 9 listed providers to ZIP 51012 in Cherokee, IA, spanning 2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 1 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 37 |
| Cherokee Daycare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Cherokee Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Creative Minds Daycare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kathy Peterson | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Kelly Steward | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Margie Mesler | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Michelle Nelson | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Trinity Lutheran Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
Care types in ZIP 51012
| 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 |
Listed providers in ZIP 51012
Data profile for ZIP 51012
The current data covers the 9 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 51012: 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 37 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) | 37 |
What to weigh in ZIP 51012
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.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 51012, Cherokee, IA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.
Frequently asked questions
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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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