Formative Years Growing and Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Formative Years Growing and Learning Center
Formative Years Growing and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ames, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years old at both locations; before/after school care to age 12
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years old at both locations; before/after school care to age 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Trained staff in all rooms |
| More | Founded 1986 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Formative Years Growing and Learning Center 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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State record
Inspection reports for Formative Years Growing and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #16813
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(4)a
“Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
Aug 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(4)a
“Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Formative Years Growing and Learning Center
Is Formative Years Growing and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Formative Years Growing and Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Formative Years Growing and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 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 Formative Years Growing and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Formative Years Growing and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 292-3609 to ask.
What is Formative Years Growing and Learning Center's phone number?
(515) 292-3609.
Where is Formative Years Growing and Learning Center?
Ames, IA.