Foundations Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Foundations Learning Center
Foundations Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ames, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Teaching Strategies GOLD |
| Assistance it accepts | Iowa Child Care Assistance Program |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations 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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Foundations Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #51521
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- May 6, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(13)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(2)c
“All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
Dec 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Foundations Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Foundations Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 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 Foundations Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundations Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 206-9068 to ask.
What is Foundations Learning Center's phone number?
(515) 206-9068.
Where is Foundations Learning Center?
Ames, IA.