Address
1301 - 2nd Avenue
Des Moines IA IA
Contact Phone
(515) 242-7588
Details
Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development program that serves income eligible children ages 3 to 5 and their families. The DesMoines Head Start program is a delegate of the Drake University Head Start program and serves over 400 children.
Who is Eligible?
Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and
children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and
families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for
services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be
eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some
grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines
as well.
Families are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Head StartWe will begin taking Head Start applications on February 25, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. Head Start is a federally funding preschool program for income eligible families. You may call the Welcome Center at 242-7588 or 242-7234 to schedule an appointment to complete a Head Start application. The child’s birth certificate and proof of income will be required at the time of application.
Center Locations
- Capitol View
320 E 16th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Carver
1101 E 6th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Casady
1801 16th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Findley
3000 Cambridge St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Garton
2820 E 24th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- King
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-8471
- McKee Learning Center
2115 E 39th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- McKinley
1610 SE 6th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Mitchell
111 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
- Moulton
1541 8th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- River Woods
2929 SE 22nd St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Smouse
2820 Center St, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Studebaker
300 E County Line Rd, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Willard
2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
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