LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park
LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park 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.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- 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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park 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 LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #50123
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.9(1)c
“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.”
109.11(3)a
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(1)c
“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.”
Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.12(5)
“Environment for children under age two protects from harm but does not unduly restrict development.”
Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park
Is LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 520-8844 to ask.
What is LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park's phone number?
(515) 520-8844.
Where is LilyPad Learning Center, Ames Research Park?
Ames, IA.