Polk County Head Start / Early Head Start

Child Development Inc. (CDI), Head Start

Active Childcare

About This Program

Polk County Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families at no cost. Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers (birth-3 years); Head Start serves children aged 3-5. Federally funded through the Office of Head Start.

Head Start is free to eligible families, covers education, health, nutrition, and family services

Key Details

  • Federally funded comprehensive early childhood program
  • Eligibility: At or below 100% Federal Poverty Level (priority enrollment); families up to 130% FPL may be enrolled if slots available
  • Covers education, health screenings, dental, vision, nutrition, and family support
  • Early Head Start: birth to age 3 | Head Start: ages 3-5
  • Free to eligible families, no cost for any services

How to Apply

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515-279-0808

Deadline: Rolling, apply early; slots fill quickly

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