Child Daycare & PreschoolsAmes, IA

Formative Years Growing And Learning Center

4.3(6 reviews)

About

Formative Years Growing And Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 4510 Todd Dr, Ames, Iowa IA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Formative Years receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring teachers, individual attention, and enriching activities like field trips. However, a few parents reported serious concerns about supervision, safety issues with mixed age groups, facility size, and food quality.

caring and attentive teachersindividual attention to childrenfun field trips and activitieschildren enjoy attendinggood for social interaction and learning
inadequate supervision of childrenunsafe mixing of elementary school kids with toddlerssmall facility spacepoor quality food and breakfast options

Recent Reviews

3 years ago

I love Formative Years. My child had attended here for more than 2 years until we had to move. All teachers are amazing and the best. I always could feel that teachers took care of my child like their own. My child could learn not only shapes, colors, numbers, songs and names but also could learn how to interact with other friends&teachers. My child, who is going to be a preschooler soon, still misses Formative Years, friends, and teachers a lot.

7 years ago

My boys went there for the summer last year, they had a blast. They went on a variety of fun field trips all over the middle of the state. The staff was great and they took the time to pay attention to my boys individually, which is great for elementary school care.

7 years ago

This daycare is terrible. The teacher did not stop kids when they were pushing and flighting. And they also have after school class. They ask the elementary school kids and toddlers in the same space together. The elementary school kids push the toddlers. The space in the daycare is small. Food served is also terrible. For example, for the breakfast, they give kids only banana and a small cup of cold milk. I won't send my kids there again.

4 years ago

My daughter has just started going here this year! She loves it! All the teachers are amazing and really care about the children!

6 years ago

My kids were happy here. They loved coming here.

Frequently asked questions

Formative Years Growing And Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Ames, Iowa. The facility has a capacity of 128 children.
Formative Years Growing And Learning Center has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 6 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Formative Years Growing And Learning Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Formative Years Growing And Learning Center through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Iowa must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
4510 Todd Dr, Ames, Iowa 50010
County
STORY

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
128 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
42.02076, -93.67946