Childserve Child Care - Ames
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About Childserve Child Care - Ames
Childserve Child Care - Ames is a licensed child care center in Ames, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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Childserve Child Care - Ames has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Story County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Inspection reports for Childserve Child Care - Ames
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #16849
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(2)i
“Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.7(1)
“All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
109.6(6)c
“Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
109.6(6)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Childserve Child Care - Ames licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childserve Child Care - Ames last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childserve Child Care - Ames had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Childserve Child Care - Ames' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Childserve Child Care - Ames?
Ames, IA.