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10/29/2026

🌟 Immediate Opening in our Council Bluffs Early Head Start classroom 🌟

Do you have a child between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months old? Are you looking for a high-quality, center-based early childhood program that is FREE for eligible families?

We are excited to announce that we have an immediate opening in our infant classroom located in Council Bluffs!

Other benefits of our program include:
• Family Support
• Dental and Vision Screenings
• Disability and Mental Wellness Support
And so much more!

Who Qualifies?
• Families who receive Public Assistance (SNAP, FIP, SSI)
• Children in Foster Care
• Families experiencing homelessness
• Children with special needs
• Households with incomes at or below the federal poverty guidelines

To learn more about our program and to apply online, please visit:
🔗 https://www.westcentralca.org/head-start-and-early-head-start

Or call:
📞 1-800-698-5886

We hope to see you in our program soon!

10/29/2026

LIHEAP applications open for all eligible households November 1st! This program will help eligible families and individuals pay a portion of their energy bill, help improve and sustain their energy efficiency, and keep families warm during the freezing winter months. Connect with your local Outreach Office! westcentralca.org

10/20/2026

WCCA's Shelby County Outreach Office is now accepting applications for Adopt-A-Family. For more info please call (712) 755-5602.

10/08/2026

We want to congratulate Deb Martens, CCR&R Director on her retirement on October 9th. Throughout her years of leadership Deb has been a trusted advocate for children, families, and childcare providers, helping expand access to quality early childhood programs while offering guidance, training, and support to countless communities. Her passion, commitment, and collaborative spirit have left a lasting impact on the region and the many lives she has touched.

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

CCR&R Team Members attending the Child Care Aware of America Leadership Institute Conference in Kansas City on October 5, 2026.
They are meeting with CCR&R leaders across the country to create better solutions for families and communities needing child care!

10/05/2026

Did your 3-year-old miss the public school age cutoff but you feel like they are ready to start learning, growing and making friends in an educational setting? We may have a spot for them! 🍎✏️

WCCA's Head Start Program is FREE for families who qualify. Our preschool classrooms are located in the following locations:

- Atlantic
- Council Bluffs
- Denison
- Harlan
- Mapleton
- Hastings
- Red Oak

Contact us today to learn more about the program or start an application!

📱 1-800-698-5886
🔗 https://www.westcentralca.org/head-start-and-early-head-start
📧 [email protected]

09/22/2026

LIHEAP applications opening soon! This program will help eligible families and individuals pay a portion of their energy bill, help improve and sustain their energy efficiency, and keep families warm during the freezing winter months. Connect with your local Outreach Office! westcentralca.org

09/11/2026

It’s Cy-Hawk week ❤️💛🖤 Our Head Start team had some fun supporting their teams!

Address

1408 Highway 44
Harlan, IA
51537

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17127555135

Website

http://www.westcentralca.org/

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