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HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START | DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Various Locations, Des Moines, IA 50310

Eligibility

Call for details

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

Hours

Morning, afternoon and full-day classes offered in service area Call for details on locations and hours
https://www.drakeheadstart.org
[email protected]

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call to apply

Fees

None

Service area

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

Description

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.

Providing organization

DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Offers secondary education services.