Head Start Programs in ZIP 50158 (Marshalltown, IA)

There are 5 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 50158, Marshalltown, IA, within this data release.

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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.

Data profile for ZIP 50158

The current data covers the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50158: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 81 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record5
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)81

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 50158

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in ZIP 50158, Marshalltown, IA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Listed head start programs in ZIP 50158

Head Start Program First Methodist Church Marshalltown, IA 50158 Capacity 45 Head Start Program High Street Learning Center Marshalltown, IA 50158 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Mabel Polak Center Marshalltown, IA 50158 Capacity 20 Head Start Program MICA Head Start-FUMC Marshalltown, IA 50158 Head Start Program MICA Head Start-High Street Marshalltown, IA 50158

State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
First Methodist ChurchHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported45
High Street Learning CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported16
Mabel Polak CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported20
MICA Head Start-FUMCHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported—
MICA Head Start-High StreetHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported—
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Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Marshalltown have head start programs?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Marshalltown in the current data.
Who owns the head start programs in ZIP 50158?
Ownership is not reported for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 50158.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 50158?
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.
How many head start programs are in ZIP 50158?
The current data lists 5 federally funded head start programs with a mailing address in ZIP 50158 (Marshalltown, IA).
Which head start program in ZIP 50158 has the highest quality rating?
No head start program in ZIP 50158 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

Data sources

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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