HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START | DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Provides a comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age five and ages 3-4 years. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. Program provides a range of individualized services in the area of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social service to children and their families.

Morning and Afternoon classes are offered. Half days are 3 1/2 hours a day and full days are 6 1/2 hours a day. Classes provided 4 days a week with no school on Wednesdays. NO before or after school child care is provided.

Physical Address

Various Locations, Des Moines, IA 50310

Hours

Morning, afternoon and full-day classes offered in service area; Call for details on locations and hours

Fax

(515) 271-2199

Application process

Call to apply

Fee

None

Required documents

Proof of income for 12 months (taxes, w'2s or pay stubs), child's birth verification (certificate or insurance card with name and DOB), intake application

Eligibility

Call for details

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Jasper County, Iowa Ames, Iowa Marion County, Iowa Warren County, Iowa Boone County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa

Agency info

DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Offers secondary education services.