Address
1301 - 2nd Avenue
Des Moines IA 50314-3401
Contact Phone
(515) 242-7588
Details
Drake University Head Start, including Early Head Start, is the largest Head Start grantee in the state of Iowa and one of only a few university-based Head Start programs in the nation. Drake University Head Start serves children from birth to age three through the Early Head Start program and children ages three and four and their families through the 3 and 4-year-old preschool program.
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
Please understand that every application submitted to Drake University Early Head Start/Head Start is not guaranteed acceptance into the program.For more information about the application process, please contactDrake University Head Start at515-271-1854 or 1-800-44-DRAKE ext. 18543206 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Center Locations
- Ames
3012 Duff Ave, Ames IA
(515) 271-1854
- Ankeny
406 SW School St, Ankeny IA
(515) 271-1854
- Ashworth
1025 28th St, West Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Boone
1111 S Linn St, Boone IA
(515) 271-1854
- Indianola
1306 W Salem Ave, Indianola IA
(515) 271-1854
- Knoxville
300 Panther Dr, Knoxville IA
(515) 271-1854
- Madrid
201 N Main St, Madrid IA
(515) 271-1854
- Mitchellville
308 Elm Ave NW, Mitchellville IA
(515) 271-1854
- Newton
700 N 4th Ave E, Newton IA
(515) 271-1854
- Norwalk
820 School Ave, Norwalk IA
(515) 271-1854
- Ogden
307 SE 2nd St, Ogden IA
(515) 271-1854
- Saydel
NE 29th and Broadway, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Urbandale
3500 74th St, Urbandale IA
(515) 271-1854
- West Des Moines
415 7th St, West Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Highland Park Christian Church
4260 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Home Based
3206 University Ave, Des Moines IA
(515) 271-1854
- Capitol View
320 E 16th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Carver
1101 E 6th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Findley
3000 Cambridge St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- King
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- McKee Learning Center
2115 E 39th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Mitchell
111 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Moulton
1541 8th St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- River Woods
2929 SE 22nd St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Smouse
2820 Center St, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Willard
2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
- Woodlawn
4000 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines IA
(515) 242-7588
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