Head Start/Early Head Start | Sieda Community Action

515 Grandview Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Eligibility

Open to children ages 3-5, income eligible and/or if the child is foster child, homeless, family receiving public assistance or disabled

Required documents

Child’s birth verification (Birth Certificate, Title 19/Medical Card, or Passport) Proof of income for the last calendar year or 12 previous months (copy of pay stubs, taxes, W-2, letter from employer, FIP, Public Assistance Benefit Letter or other form of verification), Birthday for all family members in the household

Application process

Call or visit the local Sieda office to register

Fees

None

Service area

Appanoose County, IA
Davis County, IA
Jefferson County, IA
Keokuk County, IA
Mahaska County, IA
Van Buren County, IA
Wapello County, IA

Description

Provides a preschool experience for low-income and disabled children 3-5 years of age. Head Start™ is a holistic approach to early childhood education that addresses not only the educational needs of the children but also the health, nutrition, social, mental health and literacy needs as well. Call for locations and enrollment information.

Providing organization

Sieda Community Action

Provides a variety of community assistance.