Head Start | Missouri Ozarks Community Action - St. James Head Start
1518 Lola Lane, Saint James, MO 65559
Eligibility
Low income families
Children with disabilities
Age 3 to 5
And/or children who are disadvantaged
Required documents
To complete an application must have:
Birth Certificate
Shot Record
Proof of Income for previous 12 months (1040 Tax form, W-2, etc.)
Hours
Mon-Fri - 7:00am to 3:00pm
573-265-1089
Fax·
Fax
573-265-3257
Voice·
Main
Websitehttps://www.mocaonline.org
Languages
English, Spanish, and Sign Language
Application process
Come in or call for appointment for an application and income interview.
Fees
Before/After School program $35 weekly; State subsidy accepted.
Service area
Crawford, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, and Pulaski counties in Missouri
Missouri Ozarks Community Action, Inc. (MOCA) Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development program for children ages 3 to 5. MOCA Head Start provides Education, Nutrition, Health, Mental Health, Dental, Social Services, Parent involvement and Special services for children with disabilities. Focuses on delivering high-quality child development services to children from low-income families; our program is family-centered and respects the parents as the primary educators and nurturers of their children.
AKA
MOCA
Last Assured
01/23/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
What's Here
Providing organization
MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY ACTION INC
Provides emergency rent assistance and utility bill assistance, paperwork preparation, life skills, employment assistance, family development, education/ employment supports, and ABE/HiSET.
AKA
MOCS