Before and After School Child Care Services | University Community Childcare

2623 Bruner Drive, Ames, IA 50010

Eligibility

Open to ISU students with children, staff and faculty, or Ames and Story County residents with children may be eligible

Required documents

Call for more information

Application process

Call, email, or visit in person for services

Fees

Fees are determined on a sliding fee scale based on income, family size, and status

Service area

Story County, IA

Description

Private, non-profit organization providing early childcare and education services for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children year-round. Before and after school care kindergarten through 5th grade with full day care provided during summer vacations.

Infant Program (Cuddly Cubs) 12 children from six weeks up to 24 months old. There are four full-time teachers in this group with each teacher providing primary care for four babies.

Toddler/2's (Hoppin' Kangaroos) 16 children from 18 months up to 3 years old. There are four full-time teachers in this room with teachers providing primary care for the children.

UCC provides two preschool programs for children ages 3-5 to fit the needs of families. Enrollment is maintained at 16 children in each room.

The Jumpin' Monkey's Mon-Fri 7 am-5:30 pm, year around for children of ISU student, staff and faculty parents.

The Tumblin' Tigers Mon-Fri 7 am-5:30 pm, year around children of ISU student, staff and faculty parents. This program is also a community site of the Ames Public School District's State-Wide Voluntary Preschool program for 4-year-old children.
The School Age before and after public school for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Summer Camp is available for 21 children June - August.

Providing organization

University Community Childcare

Provides early childcare and education services for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children year-round.