Family Based
Children and Families of Iowa
Organization to assist children, teens and families needing a safe home to helping them with trauma.
1111 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-288-1981
Emergency Crisis: 515-243-6147
Website: https://cfiowa.org
Fax: 515-288-9109 or 515-246-1245
Children in the Middle Class—Family Development Associates
Provide children in the middle and mediation education classes for parents in Marion County and the surrounding area who are separating or divorcing.
Family Development Associates
PO Box 231
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Phone: 1-800-261-5097
Website: https://www.family-development.org
Families First of Pella
Offers activities to strengthen bonds, character and literacy within the family unit.
PO Box 807
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-8932
Website: https://familiesfirstofpella.org
Family Development & Self Sufficiency Program FaDSS Program—MICA
Working to obtain self-sufficiency for our families.
3014 E Main St
PO Box 581
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-691-8270
Website: https://www.micaonline.org
ISU Extension & Outreach—Marion County
210 N Iowa St.
PO Box 409
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-2014
Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/marion/
Heartland AEA
Consultation for families and students with disabilities.
1402 N Lincoln St.
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-2719
Website: https://www.heartlandaea.org
Parents As Teachers Group Meetings—”Parent Café”
Early childhood parent group education.
Marion County Public Health Department
2003 N Lincoln St.,
PO Box 152
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-828-2238
Website: https://marionph.org
Parents as Teachers
Early childhood parent education and family support program offering in-home parental education. Serving Marion and Jasper County.
Marion County Public Health Department
2003 N Lincoln, St.
PO Box 152
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-828-2238
Website: https://marionph.org
Fax: 641-842-3442
College
Central College
812 University St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 877-462-3687
Website: https://www.central.edu/
Des Moines Area Community College
Continuing education through community college with several campuses in central Iowa.
Toll Free: 1-800-326-2127
Website: https://www.dmacc.edu/
Elementary, Middle and High School
Knoxville Community School District
418 South Park Ln St
Knoxville, IA 50138
District Office: 641-842-6551
Northstar Elementary: 641-842-6527
West Elementary: 641-842-2185
Middle School: 641-842-3315
High School: 641-842-2173
Website: http://www.knoxville.k12.ia.us
Twin Cedar Community School District
2204 Hwy G-71
Bussey, IA 50044
Elementary School: 641-944-5245
High School: 641-944-5243
Website: http://www.twincedars.k12.ia.us
Melcher-Dallas Community School District
210 SW Main St.
PO Box 489
Melcher, IA 50163
District Office: 641-947-3731
High School: 641-947-3731
Elementary School: 641-947-3151
Website: https://www.melcher-dallascsd.org
Pella Christian High School
300 Eagle Lane
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-4440
Website: http://www.pceagles.org
Pella Christian Grade School
216 Liberty St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-2414
Website: http://www.pellachristian.net
Pella Community School District
210 E University St.
Pella, IA 50219
District Office: 641-628-1111
Jefferson Intermediate: 641-628-8267
Lincoln Elementary: 641-628-3970
Middle School: 641-628-4784
Madison Elementary: 641-628-4638
High School: 641-628-3870
Website: https://www.pellaschools.org
Pleasantville Community School District
415 Jones St,
Pleasantville, IA 50225
District Office: 515-848-0555
Elementary: 515-848-0566
Middle School: 515-848-0528
High School: 515-848-0541
Website: https://www.pvillecsd.org
Preschools
Building Blocks Preschool
Serves 3- and 4-year-olds.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
104 S Columbus St.
PO Box 481
Pleasantville, IA 50225
Phone: 515-848-5828
Creation Station Christian Preschool
Serves 4-year-old children
909 Franklin St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-8673
Website: http://www.pellachristian.net/
Marion County Head Start
Comprehensive child development program (contact Drake Head Start for qualifying guidelines). Operated through Drake University.
Located in Stepping Stones ELC
300 Panther Lane
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 1-800-44DRAKE ext. 1854 or 641-842-6117
Website: https://www.drakeheadstart.org
Melcher-Dallas School District Preschool
Serves 3–5-year-old children, including those with special needs in the Melcher-Dallas school district.
1003 Park St.
PO Box C
Melcher, IA 50062
Phone: 641-947-3151
Montgomery Street Preschool
Serves children ages 2 to 5-years-old
First Methodist Church
313 E Montgomery St.
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-2193
Email: mspschool@hotmail.com
One to Grow On Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten program provided through Pella Christian Grade School.
216 Liberty St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-2414
Website: http://www.pellachristian.net
Pella Early Learning Center (Childcare) Center & Preschool
Provides childcare for infants to age 5. On-site preschool is for children registered for childcare.
215 Main St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-4845
Website: https://pellaearlylearning.org
Pella Community School District Preschool
Serves 4 and 5 year olds in the Pella school district, including children with special needs.
Lincoln Elementary
1111 Main St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-3970
Madison Elementary
950 E University St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-4638
Pleasantville Community Preschool
Serves 3–5 year olds and children with special needs.
Pleasantville Elementary School
414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
Phone: 515-848-0566
Website: https://www.pvillecsd.org
Stepping Stones Early Learning (Childcare) Center & Preschool
Provides childcare for children, infant to 5 years, with in-house preschool program open to the public and the before & after school program.
300 Panther Dr.
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-828-7837
Website: http://www.knoxvillesteppingstones.com
Twin Cedars Preschool
Serves 3 & 5 year olds in the Twin Cedars school district, including children with special needs
Twin Cedars Community Schools
2204 Hwy G71
Bussey, IA 50044
Phone: 641-944-5245
Special Services
Mid-Iowa Small Business Development Center
Provides one-on-one no-fee confidential counseling to existing business owners and would-be entrepreneurs in addition to providing workshops and seminars.
Valley Junction
318 Fifth St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-331-8954
Website: http://iowasbdc.org
Proteus
Provide training and health care services to farm and migrant workers.
1221 Center St., Suite 16
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 800-372-6031
Website: http://www.proteusinc.net
Upward Bound (pre-college)
Applicants are at-risk students from participating middle and high schools whose supporting, adoptive or natural parents do not have a four-year degree.
Central College
812 University Ave.
Campus Box 0182
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-9000
Website: https://departments.central.edu/upwardbound/
DMACC in Knoxville
Assistance with admissions, registration, financial aid, transfer planning, career preparation and exploration.
305 S 3rd St.
Knoxville, IA 50138
Email: ajgotta@dmacc.edu