Begin the Application Process for Enrollment!
Welcome to the first step of the Drake University Head Start enrollment application process!
Step 1:
- Complete and submit the Family Pre-application (Español).
Step 2:
- After submitting the online enrollment form, a member of the Recruitment Team will contact you within five working days to arrange a convenient time to continue the application process. At that time, further explanation will be provided to you as to what information you will need to gather (listed below) and at what point in the process it is needed.
- Family Income (for 1 year) Income tax return, 1040, W2, 12 months of pay stubs, written statement form employers, or documentation of TANF/FIP and SSI (bring current notice of decision)
- Child’s Birth Verification
Medipass, Hospital or State certificate - Child’s Physical Exam (within 1 year or current for age)
- A Lead Test and Hemoglobin must be included (if child is one year of age or older)
- Child’s Immunization Card
- Child’s Dental Exam (within 12 months if child is one year of age or older)
Please understand that no application submitted to Drake University Early Head Start/Head Start is guaranteed acceptance into the program.
For more information about the application process, please contact:
Drake University Head Start at
515-271-1854 or 1-800-44-DRAKE ext. 1854
3800 Merle Hay Road, Suite 323, Des Moines, IA 50310