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HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START | COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

Early Head Start is an education-based program that supports families through child development, parenting education, nutrition, social services, parent involvement, family literacy, and health and disability services. The home visiting program consists of a home visitor making a weekly visit and providing two group socialization opportunities a month. The center-based program for parents working or going to school full time, provides free childcare for eligible infants and toddlers, which also promotes parental input through volunteer opportunities and parent interactions.

Head Start is a no-cost preschool program that serves children ages 0-5 and their families. Program includes health services, nutritional meals and snacks, disability services, educational services, social services, and parent involvement. Full-day and half-day programs are available.

Physical Address

101 Lynn Street, Tipton, IA 52772

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Voice

(563) 324-3236

Main | enrollment coordinator

Application process

Call for an appointment or visit website

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for additional details

Eligibility

Open to families with pregnant women or children ages 0-5; must meet federal income guidelines or have special needs; children with disabilities are encouraged to apply; for full year programs, parents must work or be in school full time

Languages

English

Agency info

COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

Community action agency.