South Central Iowa CAP, Inc., a Head Start Program of Chariton, IA

1711 Osceola Ave.
Chariton IA IA

(641) 774-8133

Head Start programs operate in centers and public schools in all five southern rural counties, with a variety of program options. Head Start, administered by South Central Iowa Community Action Program (SCICAP), has been in operation since 1966. We are fully collaborating in four school districts with the four-year-old state initiative pre-school program. The school districts have agreed to follow Head Start Performance Standards, which the Department of Education recognizes as a sign of quality and exemplary programs.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

• Albia Early Childhood Center
  105 S 7th St, Albia IA
  (641) 932-2632
• Chariton Early Childhood Center
  418 N Main St, Chariton IA
  (641) 774-4723
• Corydon Early Childhood Center
  605 S West St, Corydon IA
  (641) 872-2554
• Humeston Early Childhood Center
  403 S Front St, Humeston IA
  (641) 877-2521
• Lamoni Early Childhood Center
  423 N Walnut St, Lamoni IA
  (641) 784-3860
• Leon Early Childhood Center
  201 SE 6th St, Leon IA
  (641) 446-6521
• Lovilia Early Childhood Center
  302 S H Ave, Lovilia IA
  (641) 946-8125
• Murray Early Childhood Center
  216 Sherman St, Murray IA
  (641) 447-2517
• Osceola Early Childhood Center
  2315 N Main St, Osceola IA
  (641) 342-1088