Waukee Head Start - Head Start Program in Waukee, IA

Waukee Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Waukee, IA (50263). 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: 515-987-7428

Street address: 425 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

County: Dallas County

How to verify Waukee 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 Waukee

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 Waukee, the Dallas County head start programs list, or all care types in Waukee.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Waukee; 8 across Dallas County; 2 in ZIP 50263.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 50263 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 50263

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Other head start programs in Waukee

Head Start Program Vince Meyer Learning Center Waukee, IA 50263 Capacity 51

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Drake University Head Start-Ashworth West Des Moines, IA 50266 7.5 mi Head Start Program Ashworth West Des Moines, IA 50266 Capacity 167.5 mi Head Start Program St. Timothy's West Des Moines, IA 50266 Capacity 157.6 mi Head Start Program Drake University Head Start - St Timothy's West Des Moines, IA 50266 7.6 mi Head Start Program Drake University Head Start - Merle Hay Des Moines, IA 50310 9.5 mi Head Start Program Merle Hay Des Moines, IA 50310 Capacity 89.6 mi Head Start Program Smouse (formerly Woodlawn) Des Moines, IA 50312 Capacity 8912 mi Head Start Program Wonder Years Academy Des Moines, IA 50310 Capacity 1212 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-28400

Frequently asked questions

Is Waukee Head Start rated by the state?
No. Waukee 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 Waukee Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Waukee Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-IA-28400. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Waukee Head Start located?
425 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA 50263. The provider sits in Dallas County. Contact phone: 515-987-7428.
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 Waukee?
This directory lists 2 head start programs in Waukee and 8 in Dallas County, including 2 in ZIP 50263. 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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