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Des Moines, IA
Drake University Head Start
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Telephone: (515) 271-1854 · Website: www.drakeheadstart.org
Contact Info
Drake University Head Start
3206 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
50311-3820
http://www.drakeheadstart.org
Tel:
(515) 271-1854
Fax:
(515) 271-2199
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School Philosophy and Mission
"To promote and support breastfeeding.
To enhance the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlers.
To support parents as the most important and on-going teachers an...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 months
to 2 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Pregnant women and children from birth to age 5 who meet federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for head start services. live within polk county. be expecting a baby or have a child less than three years of age. meet federal low-income guidelines. drake university early head start may accept women and children whose family income exceeds federal poverty guidelines. be willing to participate in early head start activities. if you are completing the application contact record for an individual or family as an agency representative family income (for 1 year) income tax return, 1040, w2, 12 month pay stubs, written statement form employers, or documentation of tanf/fip and ssi (bring current notice of decision. child's birth verification medipass, hospital or state certificate child's physical exam (within 1 year or current for age) child's immunization card child's dental exam (within 12 months if child is one year of age or older) a lead test and hemoglobin must be included (if child is one year of age or older) |
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