Head Start/Early Head Start | Sieda Community Action
Child Development Center - Head Start
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
Hours
Child Care Services Mon-Fri 7 am-5:30 pm
Head Start Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm
(641) 329-4352
Voice·
Main Phone
(800) 622-8340
Voice·
Toll-Free
Website
https://www.sieda.orgApplication 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
Provides a preschool experience for low-income and disabled children ages 3-5. 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.
Last assured
06/18/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Sieda Community Action
Provides a variety of community assistance.