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Family care surfaceAmes, Iowa

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Licensed providers, current opening signals, subsidy support, special-needs support, language notes, and the family logistics around school, work, and home.

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8 stale opening reports down-ranked

ACPC-Fellows

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Ames, Iowa(515) 233-2901
14 openingsStaleCCASpecial needs
Ages: Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 81d ago
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ACPC-Main Center

building
Ames, Iowa(515) 233-2901
20 openingsStaleCCASpecial needs
Ages: Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English, Spanish
Availability: Openings checked 81d ago
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ACPC-Northminster Site

building
Ames, Iowa(515) 233-2901
45 openingsStaleCCASpecial needs
Ages: Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 81d ago
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ChildServe Child Care - Ames

building
Ames, Iowa(515) 232-7220
1 openingsStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 4
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English, Other
Availability: Openings checked 90d ago
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Foundations Learning Center

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Ames, Iowa(515) 206-9068
2 openingsStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 3
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 90d ago
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Melanie Reed

house
Ames, Iowa(515) 230-7079
2 openingsStaleCCASpecial needs
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 100d ago
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SPARKS Ames

building
Ames, Iowa(515) 274-1501
15 openingsStaleCCASpecial needs
Ages: Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 130d ago
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Christy Parker

house
Ames, Iowa(515) 231-4225
1 openingsStaleSpecial needs
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo)
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 89d ago
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Adventures Preschool

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Ames, Iowa(515) 292-1736
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 2
Ages: Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English, Other
Availability: Openings checked 90d ago
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Cassie Nance

house
Ames, Iowa(319) 239-2849
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 3
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 158d ago
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ChildServe Ames Day Programs

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Ames, Iowa(515) 232-7220
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 1
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Languages: English, Spanish
Availability: Openings checked 228d ago
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ISU Child Development Lab School

building
Ames, Iowa(515) 294-3040
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 5
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Languages: English, Spanish, Other
Availability: Openings checked 181d ago
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LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park

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Ames, Iowa(515) 520-8844
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 4
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 145d ago
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Natalie Short

house
Ames, Iowa(515) 450-2259
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needs
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English
Availability: Openings checked 90d ago
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University Community Childcare Inc

building
Ames, Iowa(515) 294-9838
No openings reportedStaleCCASpecial needsIQ4K IQ4K Level 5
Ages: Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Languages: English, Spanish, Other
Availability: Openings checked 125d ago
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Schools

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CCA
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Support
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Openings0Start with current careFresh opening reports stay ahead of stale availability.
SchoolPlanMatch care to school lifeSchools, lunches, and calendars shape pickup, dropoff, and daily routes.
BreaksSummerCover the school-break gapCamps, programs, pools, and care gaps belong beside provider searches.
EventsLocalKnow what disrupts the weekCommunity dates, family events, and school items sit on the calendar surface.
WorkJobsFit care around shiftsWork schedules and hiring needs are part of the childcare decision.
TrustAskAsk who families trustKnow a Guy keeps care recommendations people-led without giving providers private contact details.
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PrivateBYOAdd the care detail only you knowSave tours, pickup changes, waitlist calls, and provider follow-ups on your private calendar.
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