Dexter Head Start - Head Start Program in Dexter, MO

Dexter Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Dexter, MO (63841). 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: 573-624-8876

Street address: 1124 N Outer Rd, Dexter, MO 63841

County: Stoddard County

How to verify Dexter 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

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

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About head start programs in Dexter

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 Dexter, the Stoddard County head start programs list, or all care types in Dexter.

For context, this directory lists 2 across Stoddard County; 1 in ZIP 63841.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 63841 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 63841

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Puxico Head Start Puxico, MO 63960 Capacity 1714 mi Head Start Program Malden Head Start Malden, MO 63863 Capacity 5115 mi Head Start Program Sikeston Head Start Sikeston, MO 63801 Capacity 11921 mi Head Start Program Poplar Bluff Head Start - Karen West Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Capacity 2424 mi Head Start Program Poplar Bluff North Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Capacity 6025 mi Head Start Program Poplar Bluff Head Start - Full Year Center Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Capacity 6425 mi Head Start Program New Madrid Head Start/Early Head Start New Madrid, MO 63869 Capacity 7229 mi Head Start Program Portageville Head Start Portageville, MO 63873 Capacity 3430 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 capacity85
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-07CH012023-162

Frequently asked questions

Is Dexter Head Start rated by the state?
No. Dexter 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 Dexter Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Dexter Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-07CH012023-162. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Dexter Head Start located?
1124 N Outer Rd, Dexter, MO 63841. The provider sits in Stoddard County. Contact phone: 573-624-8876.
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 Dexter?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Dexter and 2 in Stoddard County, including 1 in ZIP 63841. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:07CH012023). 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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