ChildServe – Ames

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  • 1915 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010
  • Child Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respite Care
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About ChildServe – Ames

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About ChildServe – Ames

ChildServe is a leading provider of specialized pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs. We have been helping nearly 5,200 children each year to improve their health and well-being through our unique clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. Our state-of-the-art facilities and technology are designed to give our patients the best possible care, while our mission of partnering with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life inspires us to provide possibilities and improve quality of life in a caring environment.

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Services

Working hours

Closed

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/17/2026 7:46 pm

Languages

  • English

Have questions?

At ChildServe – Ames, we understand that parents may be wondering if speech therapy is needed for their child. Speech therapy can be a great way to help young children with autism learn the necessary communication skills, as well as provide them with the tools to communicate more effectively. Our guide on speech therapy can help answer your questions and provide you with more information on when it is recommended and how it can help your child. We believe that it’s important to focus on language development and communication skills as early as possible to ensure that your child is able to reach their full potential. If you’re unsure if your child needs speech therapy, please reach out to us at ChildServe – Ames for more information. Our team is here to help you understand the benefits of speech therapy and to help your child develop their language skills.
At ChildServe in Ames, speech therapy can help your child effectively communicate and express themselves. Our speech therapists specialize in nonverbal skills, forming speech, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, feeding and swallowing, and stuttering prevention. With the use of simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) techniques, our speech therapists are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
Contact Phone number is (515) 232-7220.
https://www.childserve.org

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