Provider Information
Provider Name Address 1 Address 2 City State Zip
SPARKS Ames 2807 Duff Ave Ames IA 50010
 
  Mail Address 1 Mail Address 2 City State Zip
  PO Box 13015 Des Moines IA 50310
 
Director/Owner Status Phone Fax Number
Ballard, Owen Active (515) 274-1501
 
 
License/Registration Issue Date Provider Type QRS Level Approved to Accept Child Care Assistance?
8/11/2025 Licensed Center Yes
Capacity
Type of Care Capacity
Licensed Center 27
 
Current Vacancies
Rates
Age Group Amount Time Rate
School Age (K and up) Half-Day 18.00
School Age (K and up) Weekly 90.00
Hours of Operation
Day Start End
Monday 2:30PM 5:30PM
Tuesday 2:30PM 5:30PM
Wednesday 2:30PM 5:30PM
Thursday 2:30PM 5:30PM
Friday 2:30PM 5:30PM
 
 
 
 
 
License Issue Date Expiration Date Type of Care
8/11/2025 7/31/2027 Licensed Center