Ankeny - Head Start Program in Ankeny, IA

Ankeny is a federally funded head start program in Ankeny, IA (50023). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 515-271-1854

Street address: 310 NW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023

County: Polk County

How to verify Ankeny

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: drake_university_ia. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Ankeny

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Ankeny, the Polk County head start programs list, or all care types in Ankeny.

For context, this directory lists 19 across Polk County; 1 in ZIP 50023.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 50023 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 50023

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Drake University Head Start-Highland Park Des Moines, IA 50313 6.8 mi Head Start Program Highland Park Christian Church Des Moines, IA 50313 Capacity 156.8 mi Head Start Program Wonder Years Academy Des Moines, IA 50310 Capacity 127.6 mi Head Start Program Taylor Des Moines, IA 50314 Capacity 998.7 mi Head Start Program Drake University Head Start - Merle Hay Des Moines, IA 50310 8.7 mi Head Start Program Merle Hay Des Moines, IA 50310 Capacity 88.7 mi Head Start Program Moulton Des Moines, IA 50314 Capacity 168.9 mi Head Start Program McKee Learning Center Des Moines, IA 50317 Capacity 729.0 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity8
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-07CH013194-11798

Frequently asked questions

Is Ankeny rated by the state?
No. Ankeny appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Ankeny state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Ankeny appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-07CH013194-11798. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Ankeny located?
310 NW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023. The provider sits in Polk County. Contact phone: 515-271-1854.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Ankeny?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Ankeny and 19 in Polk County, including 1 in ZIP 50023. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:07CH013194). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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