Community Action Head Start – Des Moines

Childcare Assistance · Iowa · Free

Free preschool and Early Head Start programs for income-eligible central Iowa families operated by Community Action of Central Iowa. Fathers can enroll children ages 0-5 through the 16th Street office with photo ID, income documentation, and children's birth certificates and immunization records. Programs include meals, developmental screenings, and family support. Free for eligible families. Polk County sites operate on the school-year calendar.

Contact & Details

Address: 1801 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Phone: 515-246-6555

Hours: Mon-Fri varies

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