Harlan Head Start - Head Start Program in Harlan, IA

Harlan Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Harlan, IA (51537). 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: 800-698-5886

Street address: 701 10th St, Harlan, IA 51537

County: Shelby County

How to verify Harlan Head Start

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

Provider type: Licensed Center. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Harlan

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 Harlan, the Shelby County head start programs list, or all care types in Harlan.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Harlan; 3 in ZIP 51537.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 51537 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 51537

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Other head start programs in Harlan

Head Start Program Harlan Community School District Harlan, IA 51537 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Harlan Head/Early Head Start Harlan, IA 51537 Capacity 16

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Audubon Co. Head Start Audubon, IA 50025 Capacity 1521 mi Head Start Program Atlantic Head Start Preschool Atlantic, IA 50022 Capacity 1322 mi Head Start Program Denison I & II Head Start Centers Denison, IA 51442 24 mi Head Start Program Denison Head Start Denison, IA 51442 Capacity 2924 mi Head Start Program Denison Early Head Start Denison, IA 51442 Capacity 1625 mi Head Start Program West Harrison Pre-K Mondamin, IA 51557 Capacity 836 mi Head Start Program Coon Rapids Head Start Coon Rapids, IA 50058 Capacity 836 mi Head Start Program New Opportunities, Inc. Carroll Early Head Start Carroll, IA 51401 Capacity 3238 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 capacity—
Ownership—
Provider typeLicensed Center
Source record IDrk-IA-7314

Frequently asked questions

Is Harlan Head Start rated by the state?
No. Harlan Head Start 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 Harlan Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Harlan Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-IA-7314. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Harlan Head Start located?
701 10th St, Harlan, IA 51537. The provider sits in Shelby County. Contact phone: 800-698-5886.
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 Harlan?
This directory lists 3 head start programs in Harlan, including 3 in ZIP 51537. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch, Hugging Face) (record ryan-koch/US-Child-Care-Providers:iowa.json). 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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