Head Start Programs in Dallas County, Iowa

Dallas County has 8 federally funded head start programs listed. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Provider profiles follow below.

Browse: Head Start Programs in Iowa · all care types in Dallas County · Cities: West Des Moines, Perry, Waukee

Head Start Programs profiles in Dallas County

Head Start Program Ashworth West Des Moines, IA 50266 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Drake University Head Start - St Timothy's West Des Moines, IA 50266 Head Start Program Drake University Head Start-Ashworth West Des Moines, IA 50266 Head Start Program North Dallas Head Start Perry, IA 50220 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Northern Dallas County Head Start Perry, IA 50220 Head Start Program St. Timothy's West Des Moines, IA 50266 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Vince Meyer Learning Center Waukee, IA 50263 Capacity 51 Head Start Program Waukee Head Start Waukee, IA 50263

Cities in Dallas County

West Des Moines, IA 4 providers Perry, IA 2 providers Waukee, IA 2 providers

Choosing a head start program in Dallas County

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Dallas County have?

This directory covers 8 federally funded head start programs in Dallas County, Iowa, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

Which cities in Dallas County offer head start programs?

Based on this directory, West Des Moines, Perry, Waukee have federally funded head start programs.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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