Ashworth - Head Start Program in West Des Moines, IA

Ashworth is a federally funded head start program in West Des Moines, IA (50266). 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: 1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

County: Dallas County

How to verify Ashworth

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.

About head start programs in West Des Moines

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 West Des Moines, the Dallas County head start programs list, or all care types in West Des Moines.

For context, this directory lists 4 head start programs in West Des Moines; 8 across Dallas County; 4 in ZIP 50266.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 50266 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 50266

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Other head start programs in West Des Moines

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 St. Timothy's West Des Moines, IA 50266 Capacity 15

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Merle Hay Des Moines, IA 50310 Capacity 83.8 mi Head Start Program Drake University Head Start - Merle Hay Des Moines, IA 50310 3.8 mi Head Start Program Smouse (formerly Woodlawn) Des Moines, IA 50312 Capacity 894.4 mi Head Start Program Oak Academy Des Moines, IA 50314 Capacity 125.4 mi Head Start Program House of Mercy Des Moines, IA 50314 Capacity 85.6 mi Head Start Program Wonder Years Academy Des Moines, IA 50310 Capacity 125.6 mi Head Start Program Taylor Des Moines, IA 50314 Capacity 995.6 mi Head Start Program CFI Child Development Center Des Moines, IA 50314 Capacity 166.0 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 capacity16
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-07CH013194-11799

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashworth rated by the state?
No. Ashworth 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 Ashworth state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Ashworth appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-07CH013194-11799. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Ashworth located?
1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The provider sits in Dallas 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 West Des Moines?
This directory lists 4 head start programs in West Des Moines and 8 in Dallas County, including 4 in ZIP 50266. 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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