(Ankeny, IA) – An Ankeny in home daycare provider has been arrested and charged with Child Endangerment after testing positive for Methamphetamine. Police were called to the home of 39-year-old Melinda Bales on a tip from a neighbor. An investigation led to the arrest of Bales whose been charged with three counts of Child Endangerment. Police say, none of the children were harmed but they’re not sure how many times Bales used drugs while watching children in her home. The investigation continues.