Formative Years Growing and Learning Center
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On record in Iowa.
4510 Todd Dr, Ames IA 50014
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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The public record
- License number
- 17963
- License status
- Not listed
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Licensed capacity
- Not listed
- Address
- 4510 Todd Dr, Ames IA 50014
- County
- Not listed
- Phone
- +15152923609
- Website
- Not listed
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From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 5 most recent of 12 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
I went to this daycare since I was a baby, did preschool in this very daycare as well, took a break, even came here during summer break in elementary school and sometimes during the school year. Pretty mediocre but it’s not terrible. Of course it’s been nearly 10 years since I was last there so things obviously may have changed.
Sarah Glade SivanandanJul 18, 2026I 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.
S JAug 16, 2022My daughter has just started going here this year! She loves it! All the teachers are amazing and really care about the children!
Heather LeeJul 15, 2021My 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.
Meg LindeDec 19, 2018This 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.
B TNov 5, 2018
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star9
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
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