Provider Information
Provider Name Address 1 Address 2 City State Zip
Children's Inc 8912 NE 46th Ave Altoona IA 50009
 
  Mail Address 1 Mail Address 2 City State Zip
  507 12th ST SE Altoona IA 50009
 
Director/Owner Status Phone Fax Number
Bates, Melanie Active (515) 537-4896
 
 
License/Registration Issue Date Provider Type QRS Level Approved to Accept Child Care Assistance?
7/1/2025 Licensed Center Yes
Capacity
Type of Care Capacity
Licensed Center 42
 
Current Vacancies
Rates
Age Group Amount Time Rate
Infant (up to 24 months) Half-Day 27.00
Infant (up to 24 months) Weekly 270.00
Infant (up to 36 months) Half-Day 27.00
Infant (up to 36 months) Weekly 270.00
Preschool (24 to Kindergarten) Half-Day 24.50
Preschool (24 to Kindergarten) Weekly 245.00
Preschool (36 to Kindergarten) Half-Day 24.50
Preschool (36 to Kindergarten) Weekly 245.00
School Age (K and up) Half-Day 21.00
School Age (K and up) Weekly 105.00
Hours of Operation
Day Start End
Monday 6:45AM 5:45PM
Tuesday 6:45AM 5:45PM
Wednesday 6:45AM 5:45PM
Thursday 6:45AM 5:45PM
Friday 6:45AM 5:45PM
 
 
 
 
 
License Issue Date Expiration Date Type of Care
7/1/2025 6/30/2027 Licensed Center