Formative years growing & learning center

Formative Years Growing and Learning Center: Providing Quality Child Care and Preschool Since 1986

Formative Years Growing and Learning Center is a renowned child care center located in Ames, IA. Established in 1986, the center has been providing quality child care services to families in the area for over three decades. With a team of experienced and dedicated professionals, Formative Years offers a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

At Formative Years Growing and Learning Center, we understand that every child is unique. That's why we offer individualized care that caters to each child's needs. Our programs are designed to promote physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development in children from infancy through preschool age.

Our infant program provides a safe and secure environment where babies can explore their surroundings while receiving personalized attention from our caring staff. We follow each family's routine for feeding times as well as nap schedules to ensure consistency between home life and daycare.

For toddlers who are ready to explore more of the world around them but still need guidance with their daily routines such as potty training or learning how to share toys with others - our toddler program is perfect! Our experienced teachers provide engaging activities that encourage exploration while also teaching important social skills like sharing or taking turns.

Preschoolers at Formative Years enjoy an exciting curriculum that prepares them for kindergarten by focusing on early literacy skills such as letter recognition or phonics along with math concepts like counting or sorting objects by shape/color/size etc., science experiments exploring nature around us (plants/animals/weather), art projects using different materials (paints/clay/paper) - all while having fun!

We believe that play-based learning is essential for young children's development; therefore we incorporate plenty of opportunities for free play throughout our programs. Children have access to various toys/games/books/art supplies during designated times throughout the day when they can choose what they want to do.

At Formative Years Growing and Learning Center, we take pride in our commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for children. We follow strict health and safety protocols, including regular cleaning/disinfecting of toys/surfaces, handwashing routines before/after meals or diaper changes, and daily health checks for all staff members.

We also offer nutritious meals/snacks that meet USDA guidelines. Our menus are designed to provide a balanced diet that includes fruits/vegetables/proteins/carbohydrates while also accommodating any dietary restrictions or allergies.

In addition to our regular programs, we offer various extracurricular activities such as music lessons/dance classes/yoga sessions etc., which provide additional opportunities for children to explore their interests while also developing new skills.

If you're looking for quality child care services in Ames, IA - look no further than Formative Years Growing and Learning Center! Call us today at (515)292-3609 to schedule a tour of our facility. We would love the opportunity to show you why so many families trust us with their children's care and education needs.