West Plains Head Start - Head Start Program in West Plains, MO

West Plains Head Start is a federally funded head start program in West Plains, MO (65775). 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: 417-256-8823

Street address: 2027 Clark Ave, West Plains, MO 65775

County: Howell County

How to verify West Plains 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: ozark_action_inc_mo. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in West Plains

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 Plains, the Howell County head start programs list, or all care types in West Plains.

For context, this directory lists 3 across Howell County; 1 in ZIP 65775.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 65775 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 65775

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Willow Springs Head Start Willow Springs, MO 65793 Capacity 2817 mi Head Start Program Mtn. View Head Start Mountain View, MO 65548 Capacity 2820 mi Head Start Program Bakersfield Early Head Start Bakersfield, MO 65609 Capacity 823 mi Head Start Program Thayer Head Start Thayer, MO 65791 Capacity 1424 mi Head Start Program Alton Head Start Alton, MO 65606 Capacity 1426 mi Head Start Program Salem Head Start Salem, AR 72576 Capacity 1627 mi Head Start Program Cabool Early Head Start Cabool, MO 65689 Capacity 829 mi Head Start Program Gainesville Head Start Gainesville, MO 65655 Capacity 1331 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 capacity28
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-07CH012731-6839

Frequently asked questions

Is West Plains Head Start rated by the state?
No. West Plains 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 West Plains Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. West Plains Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-07CH012731-6839. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is West Plains Head Start located?
2027 Clark Ave, West Plains, MO 65775. The provider sits in Howell County. Contact phone: 417-256-8823.
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 Plains?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in West Plains and 3 in Howell County, including 1 in ZIP 65775. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:07CH012731). 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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